"Arsenal ended Chelsea's perfect record in Champions League quarter-finals, their 3-1 lead from the first leg was enough to counter the 1-0 defeat in a frenetic end-to-end encounter at Stamford Bridge."
"Despite Arsenal's two-goal cushion after their 3-1 win against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, the tie felt very much alive and the mood in the buildup to kick-off was thick with trepidation."
"Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor is shown a second yellow card late on, highlighting the emotional intensity of the match as tensions boiled over."
Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League semi-finals by maintaining a 3-1 aggregate lead over Chelsea, despite a 1-0 loss in the second leg. Chelsea's Sjoeke Nusken scored in injury time, but it was insufficient. Arsenal's recent form included a strong win against Tottenham, while Chelsea faced challenges with injuries and a narrow victory over Aston Villa. Manager Sonia Bompastor was sent off late in the match, adding to the tension of the encounter. Arsenal will face the winner of the Lyon vs. Wolfsburg quarter-final.
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