The controversy arose during Chelsea's match against Barcelona when a late substitution for an injured player led to confusion in Chelsea's defense, resulting in a goal for Barcelona. Fara Williams criticized the timing of the change, suggesting that it disrupted Chelsea's organization. However, Chelsea's head coach Sonia Bompastor defended the decision, insisting that the substitution did not directly cause the goal. She emphasized the importance of not conceding a corner in the first place, while contrasting Chelsea's situation with that of Lyon, who showcased their experience in a crucial Champions League encounter.
You can see that there is a bit of confusion in Chelsea's organisation for the set piece.
I don't think the substitution had an impact on the goal we conceded... If you have a better clearance from the goal and don't concede that corner, you don't give Barcelona the opportunity to score.
The importance of experience is never more evident than in the latter stages of the Champions League.
The seasoned side in Lyon who came out on top with a display that exemplified their maturity.
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