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Chelsea v Barcelona: Blues have to be ‘perfect’ to reach final

Emma Hayes says Chelsea have to be “perfect” to be able to progress from their Women’s Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.

Chelsea beat Barcelona 1-0 in the first leg in Spain last week as the defending champions lost on home soil for the first time in five years.

Hayes’ side will welcome Barca, four-time finalists in the last five seasons, to Stamford Bridge on Saturday with over 35,000 tickets sold.

“They are the best team in the world, I’ve said it a million times,” said Hayes.

“They know how to be in this position and no matter what they throw at us – whether that’s bringing a false nine, overloading the left-hand side, accessing the pivot or drawing us out of position – Barcelona can hurt you in so many different ways.

“We have to be so, so mindful that you can’t switch off for one single second. This is a game that is played in the head first and foremost – and we know we have to be perfect to be able to progress.”


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