It took less than a minute, in fact around 32 seconds, for Barcelona to help fans around the world wake up. Beyond90 will bring a full analysis soon, but we didn’t want you to miss out on the action.
Barcelona set the scene early, after losing previously, their preparation was meticulous this time.
“We are happy to be back in the final, we won’t miss our chance this time and we will demonstrate that on the pitch.”
🔵🔴💬 @losada_vicky #UWCLfinal | @FCBfemeni pic.twitter.com/cdH1WAwTdu
— UEFA Women’s Champions League (@UWCL) May 16, 2021
What followed, was a brilliant start from Barcelona who pressed immediately, Chelsea unable to clear and a goal resulted.
Horror-start for @ChelseaFCW! 😱@FCBfemeni have the lead inside the opening minute! 👏
📎: https://t.co/ZseGEaAO3u pic.twitter.com/TKzFl9QXpX
— SBS – The World Game (@TheWorldGame) May 16, 2021
Thirteen minutes later, it was 2-0 Barcelona.
IT’S TWO! 👀
A dream start for @FCBfemeni in the #UWCLfinal! 🙌
📎: https://t.co/ZseGEaAO3u pic.twitter.com/ILkbkKjEGi
— SBS – The World Game (@TheWorldGame) May 16, 2021
The third goal was an absolute piece of magic.
.@FCBfemeni are tearing @ChelseaFCW apart in Gothenburg! #UWCLfinal
📎: https://t.co/ZseGEaAO3u pic.twitter.com/EFISov4OD5
— SBS – The World Game (@TheWorldGame) May 16, 2021
And quite literally, the fourth looked way too easy. Chelsea were rattled.
Irresistible football from @FCBfemeni! 👌 #UWCLfinal
📎: https://t.co/ZseGEaAO3u pic.twitter.com/W3HsFb6rDl— SBS – The World Game (@TheWorldGame) May 16, 2021
The second half stabilised but the damage was already done. Sam Kerr was replaced with Beth England, but there was seemingly nothing the FA WSL Champions could do.
🎉 BARCELONA ARE CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE! 🎉#UWCLfinal | 🏆🔵🔴
— UEFA Women’s Champions League (@UWCL) May 16, 2021
A disappointing loss for Chelsea, but there’s always another chance.
Let’s go create history. ✨
This time, it’s our time! ✊#CFCW #UWCLfinal #WeWantMore pic.twitter.com/FL6HpJlb5a
— Chelsea FC Women (@ChelseaFCW) May 16, 2021