In the first leg of the Women's Champions League quarter-final, Manchester City Women will host Chelsea Women at the Joie Stadium on 19 March 2025 at 8pm. This match promises to be particularly exciting, as the two teams have already met in the Women's League Cup final a few days earlier.
Team performance
Manchester City Women:
Manchester City finished the group stage with five wins and one loss, collecting 15 points, but progressed in second place due to a worse head-to-head record against Barcelona. They have been unbeaten at home so far in the series, scoring nine goals and conceding none in their four matches.
Chelsea Women:
Chelsea are in fantastic form, having gone unbeaten in all 28 matches under Sonia Bompastor, winning 26 and drawing just twice. They lead the league table by eight points and have also reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Important missing items
Manchester City:
The home team is facing a serious problem with the absence of two key players, Khadija “Bunny” Shaw and Aoba Fujino, due to muscle injuries.
Chelsea:
The guests have Guro Reiten and Sam Kerr struggling with injuries, so their performance in the match is also questionable.
Tactical analysis
Manchester City:
Nick Cushing, the recently returned coach, is likely to use a 4-3-3 formation, with Mary Fowler, Lauren Hemp and Chloe Kelly up front. Yui Hasegawa could control the game in midfield, while Alex Greenwood and Laia Aleixandri provide stability in the defensive axis. The team will need to improve their use of opportunities, as they have missed several chances in previous matches.
Chelsea:
Sonia Bompastor's team is expected to play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Mayra Ramírez as the key player. Lauren James, Catarina Macario and Sandi Baltimore could play in the attacking midfield, while Erin Cuthbert and Jessie Fleming will provide balance in the defensive midfield. In defense, Millie Bright and Kadeisha Buchanan will form the inner defensive duo. The team's strengths are quick attack and effective use of opportunities.
Weather conditions
The match is expected to be cool in Manchester, around 10°C, with rain expected. The slippery pitch could affect the flow of play, especially passing and possession.
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