Chelsea secured their place in the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals with a commanding victory over Celtic, eliminating the Scottish side from contention.
Under new manager Sonia Bompastor, who has maintained a perfect record in her first 11 games, Chelsea advanced with two group matches still to play.
After a comeback win in Scotland last week, the Blues wasted no time in London. Lucy Bronze opened the scoring just a minute into the match with a precise volley from a corner.
Wieke Kaptein doubled the lead midway through the first half with a well-placed header, and Eve Perisset capped off the performance with a late penalty, sealing a comfortable win against a youthful Celtic team.
This was Celtic’s first appearance in the Women’s Champions League group stage, and they have yet to earn a point. Despite their efforts at Stamford Bridge, the difference in experience was clear.
Bompastor, who joined Chelsea this summer after a successful tenure at Lyon, has expertly guided the team into the knockout rounds with style.
For Celtic, this match was another step in their development under coach Elena Sadiku, underscoring the challenges they face in competing with Europe’s elite clubs.
