Chelsea Women have been handed a meeting with Real Sociedad in the UEFA Women's Champions League third qualifying round. The draw has been made, and the Blues will need to navigate a two-legged tie to enter the league phase of Europe's elite competition. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 3rd in FA WSL, 49 pts, 15W-4D-3L from 22 games, recent form WWWWD. Goals this season: 44 scored, 20 conceded (+24 goal difference). Title race: 6 points behind leaders Manchester City W.
What happened?
The draw for the UEFA Women's Champions League third qualifying round has been made, and Chelsea Women have been handed a meeting with Real Sociedad. The San Sebastian-based team finished third in Liga F last season, six points behind second-placed Real Madrid and 21 points short of league winners Barcelona.
Why it matters for Chelsea Women
The Blues will need to navigate a two-legged tie to enter the league phase of Europe's elite competition. This will be a challenging task, but the team has shown its capabilities in previous seasons. The draw has been made, and the first leg will be played at home on 26 August, with the return game pencilled in for 2 September.
What comes next?
The team will need to prepare for the upcoming matches, and the coaching staff will need to come up with a strategy to take on Real Sociedad. The players will need to be focused and determined to succeed in this competition. The team's performance will be closely watched, and the fans will be eager to see the Blues progress in the competition.
