A commanding 6-0 victory over AS Roma has emphatically reasserted Chelsea’s credentials in the Women’s Champions League. The result, coming on the heels of a domestic setback, places the English side firmly in control of their own destiny for automatic qualification to the quarter-finals.
The tone was set early at Stamford Bridge when a Roma defender inadvertently headed a cross into her own net. Chelsea capitalized on the shift in momentum, adding two more goals before halftime through Wieke Kaptein and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd.
The second half saw no let-up in intensity. A penalty, converted by substitute Sjoeke Nüsken, extended the lead to four. Further strikes from Maika Hamano and veteran defender Lucy Bronze completed the comprehensive scoreline, showcasing the team’s attacking depth and ruthless edge.
The performance served as a powerful statement following a recent league defeat. Team captain Millie Bright, who delivered a standout performance upon her return to the starting lineup, emphasized the importance of the result in a tightly contested group. “It’s so competitive. You have to take every opportunity,” she stated post-match.
The manager praised the collective response, highlighting the professional attitude and clinical finishing that had been missing in recent outings. The victory, combined with other results across the group, now sees Chelsea needing only a positive result in their final group match to secure a direct path to the last eight, bypassing the playoff round.
With their fate now in their own hands, the focus shifts to a decisive final fixture as the London club aims to secure a coveted top-four finish in the league phase.