"Arsenal Women won the big prize last season, but after a fifth-placed finish in the league phase this time around, the holders were subjected to the relative indignity of needing a playoff for a place in the quarter-finals."
"A 7-1 aggregate success against Leuven was duly delivered and now Chelsea, their Women's Super League rivals, stand between the Gunners and a place in the last four."
"Sonia Bompastor, the Chelsea head coach, felt it necessary to deny that her team are facing a full-blown injury crisis after just eight players took part in an open training session before the first leg tonight."
Arsenal Women, after winning the league last season, finished fifth this time and needed a playoff to reach the quarter-finals. They achieved a 7-1 aggregate victory against Leuven. Chelsea, facing injury concerns, made five changes to their lineup. Arsenal's lineup includes key players like Alessia Russo and Beth Mead, while Chelsea's coach Sonia Bompastor downplayed injury issues despite limited training participation. Notable absences include Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter for Chelsea, and several Arsenal players involved in international duty.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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