"Chelsea's campaign got off to an underwhelming start when they drew 1-1 with FC Twente in October, but since then they have looked impressive, scored bucketloads of goals, and remained unbeaten. They finished third in the table with four wins from six, scoring 20 goals and conceding just three - only Barcelona matched their goal difference. Sonia Bompastor's side have had their fair share of European heartbreak, often at the hands of three-time champions Barcelona, who beat them 8-2 on aggregate in last season's semi-finals."
"Chelsea will face either Manchester United or Arsenal in the quarter-finals should their English rivals both win their two-legged play-offs. They cannot meet Barcelona or eight-time winners Lyon until at least the semi-finals. As well as their strong results, Chelsea have been boosted by the return of injured players, most notably forwards Sam Kerr and Lauren James. With number one goalkeeper Hannah Hampton also set to return"
English clubs have delivered strong performances in the Women's Champions League group stage. Arsenal secured a seeded play-off spot and Manchester United also claimed a seeded play-off berth after important wins. Chelsea advanced automatically to the quarter-finals following a 2-1 victory at Wolfsburg and finished their group with four wins from six, scoring 20 goals and conceding three. Barcelona remain a major obstacle, but Chelsea were the only team to take points from them in the league phase. Chelsea have been strengthened by the returns of Sam Kerr, Lauren James and goalkeeper Hannah Hampton. Play-off and quarter-final draws and dates are set for December and March/April.
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