Chelsea Women Host Celtic in UEFA Women’s Champions League Clash

On Wednesday, November 20, Chelsea Women are set to host Celtic Women at Stamford Bridge in a crucial UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage match. Chelsea, led by manager Sonia Bompastor, are dominating Group B with a perfect record of victories, having won all three of their matches so far. Their latest win was a narrow 2-1 victory against Celtic away, showcasing their ability to handle pressure under challenging conditions.

The English team has been impressive not only in the Champions League but also in the FA Women’s Super League, where they recently secured a 2-0 victory over Manchester City, solidifying their position at the top of the league. Chelsea’s solid defense and potent attack have allowed them to score eight goals in three Champions League matches, making them strong favorites to advance in the competition.

Celtic Women, managed by Elena Sadiku, are in a difficult position, sitting at the bottom of Group B with no points after three matchdays. Despite their brave performance in the reverse fixture, they face significant challenges in Europe. In their domestic league, the Scottish Premier League, Celtic’s performance has been inconsistent, with notable victories but also key defeats, such as their recent loss to Rangers.

The match will be broadcast live on DAZN in the United States, starting at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT. In the UK, it will be available on TNT Sports 1, with coverage beginning at 7:45 PM GMT. Chelsea will be without key players Aggie Beever-Jones, who is ineligible due to a red card, and Kadeisha Buchanan, who suffered an ACL injury. Celtic will rely on goalkeeper Kelsey Daugherty and forward Murphy Agnew to pose a challenge to Chelsea’s defense.

Chelsea has made several changes to their lineup following their recent win against Manchester City, with Zecira Musovic starting in goal and Catarina Macario making her first start of the season. The Blues are expected to assert their dominance and secure a straightforward home win, given their current form and the gap in quality between the two teams.[