The two WSL rivals clash in the second of four meetings in a matter of days
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Manchester City and Chelsea meet again with the hosts out for a measure of revenge as they host the first leg of their Women’s Champions League quarter-final.
This is the second of four encounters between the two sides in a matter of 12 days, with the two legs falling either side of a WSL fixture and following quickly after Saturday’s League Cup final. The Derby decider saw Chelsea triumph at Pride Park to secure their first trophy under Sonia Bompastor, with a quadruple still a possibility with the Londoners streaking clear at the top of the table domestically.
Familiarity with their foes could prove useful for Manchester City, though, as they target a place in the semi-finals. While the replacing of Gareth Taylor with Nick Cushing did not provide immediate impact in the cup final, the interim boss led the side to four trophies in his first stint and will hope to throw the visitors of course ahead of next week’s second leg at Stamford Bridge.
Follow all of the latest from the Joie Stadium in our live blog below:
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Manchester City host Chelsea in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final | Live on TNT Sports and DAZN
Chelsea beat their opponents in the League Cup final days ago to secure their first trophy under Sonia Bompastor
This is the second of four meetings in 12 days between the two sides
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Manchester City vs Chelsea LIVE
Well, if familiarity breeds contempt, expect Manchester City and Chelsea to hate one another by this time next week. This Women’s Champions League first leg is the second of four meetings in a short space of time between the pair, with the hosts seeking revenge after Saturday’s League Cup final defeat.
Kick off at the Joie Stadium is at 8pm.
Harry Latham-Coyle19 March 2025 17:08