Barcelona show gulf in quality again as stunned Chelsea hope for miracle | Women’s Champions League

As the final whistle blew at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, the frustration on the faces of the Chelsea players shone through. Lucy Bronze chucked her headband on to the floor in anger; Erin Cuthbert shared frustrated words with the referee; the rest meanwhile just stood on the pitch looking stunned with the cacophony of noise … Read more

Acquiescence trumps apocalypse as Leicester’s demise is confirmed | Leicester City

The sky, bible black, was rent by lightning. Great belches of thunder reverberated around the East Midlands. Rain thudded from the sky as the angels, overcome, could not contain themselves and, in sympathy with despairing fans in the stands, sobbed in torrents. The gods were distraught, the heavens trembled. Demons and witches wrestled in the … Read more

Pina inspires Barcelona to emphatic WCL first-leg win against Chelsea | Women’s Champions League

Barcelona hold a commanding position in their Women’s Champions League semi-final against Chelsea ahead of next Sunday’s second leg at Stamford Bridge after demonstrating their quality in an emphatic 4-1 first-leg victory. Chelsea are bidding to reach the European final for only the second time and could still win a quadruple of major trophies this … Read more