Emma Hayes’s side fell short against the champions in front of the biggest-ever crowd for a women’s game at Stamford Bridge
It is easy to forget now, 20 years on, that Sir Alex Ferguson faced some very uncomfortable questions in those days when he was rebuilding Manchester United in the image of a young Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. Erik ten Hag referred back to that time in the aftermath of this latest dimly received disappointment, referencing how even that team in 2004 and 2005 “didn’t play that great football” but were “building” and required the sort of patience he himself is now calling for. He even went
Emma Hayes’s dream of reaching the Champions League final with Chelsea was ruined as Barcelona won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to go through 2-1 on aggregate
The Blues crashed out of the competition at Stamford Bridge, with Barcelona winning the tie 2-1 on aggregate