Cuthbert's 40th-minute strike secured a 1-0 win for Chelsea, inflicting the first home defeat on Barcelona in five years. Chelsea's superb defensive performance kept the defending champions from registering a single shot on target.
Referee Stephanie Frappart's decision to review and overturn a penalty awarded to Barcelona for handball played a crucial role in Chelsea's victory. The VAR review showed the offside position in the build-up, rescuing Chelsea from a potentially game-changing moment.
Jess Carter and Kadeisha Buchanan displayed resilience in Chelsea's defense with critical interventions to deny Barcelona's attacks. Chelsea's growing performance led to Cuthbert's goal, followed by a missed chance by Barcelona due to an offside call.
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