CHELSEA were beaten 4-0 by Barcelona after a first half nightmare in Gothenburg.
The Catalans hit the bar after 30 seconds before going ahead with a freak own goal in the resulting melee afterwards.
And the advantage was doubled after a controversial penalty 12 minutes before third and fourth goals inside 35 minutes as the Chelsea defence crumbled.
HOPEFUL HAYES
Emma Hayes was hopeful for the future after her Chelsea’s side 4-0 loss to Barcelona.
She was confident her team will learn from the experience and do better the next time round.
Hayes said: “I think it’s something we will learn from because this is the next step.
The Blues boss tipped her hat to Barca and said they were worthy winners of the tie.
Hayes added: “They’re a wonderful team and deserving winners and I will be gracious in defeat.”
She also took pride in being the second best team in Europe.
Hayes quipped: “And we’re the second best team in Europe, I’ll take that.”
GIVE US A KISS
Asistat Oshoala shows her love for the Champions League trophy by planting a big kiss on it.
She didn’t start today but has been influential for the Catalan side in the competition.
The striker scored four times this season, just two behind Kirby and Hermoso.
LOSADA LAUGHS
Barca captain Vicky Losada is all smiles as she lifts the trophy for her club.
They thoroughly deserve their win tonight.
LET’S STAY TOGETHER
Emma Haye’s consoles her side after their loss with a speech at the end of the game.
They’ll have to put today’s nightmare behind them for the season ahead.
RUNNERS UP
The Blues go up took collect their runners-up medals.
They came so close this season, the disappointment is too much to bear for Fran Kirby who refuses to put on the medal.
NEW RECORD
Melanie Leupolz scored the fastest own goal in the Women’s Champions League this season.
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Barca become the first Spanish team to win the Champions League
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Chelsea look utterly distraught at the final whistle. The players are consoling each other as Barca celebrate.
But the Blues can still win the treble if they lift the FA Cup.
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Barcelona have been crowned Champions of Europe!!
They were just too strong for Chelsea on the night!
The Spanish giants won the game in the first half and put the game out of the Blues reach.
Lluis Cortes side have avenged their 2019 final loss against Lyon where they had lost 4-0 themselves.
For Emma Hayes’ side it’s back to the drawing board and eyes on the prize again next season.
PEEEPPPPPPPP!!!!! BARCA HAVE WON THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL!!!!
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90. Barca just scored another through Asistat Oshoala but her strike was ruled offside.
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90. The Barca bench have already started celebrating, the Blues looked distraught.
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89. One minute left of normal time, Lluis Cortes’ side can’t wait for the final whistle.
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85. Barca have had to show their defensive strength in the second half to keep the Blues at bay.
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83. Chelsea are in desperate search of a goal as the game draws closer to its end.
Barca have one hand on the trophy.
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80. Barca have a corner with ten minutes left of the game.
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77. Barca give away a throw-in, they’re looking a-bit tired now.
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75. Despite the score-line the Blues have had 12 shots on target compared to Barca’s nine.
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73. SUBSTITION
Chelsea make a double sub as the minutes tick on. Ji So-yun and Sam Kerr are off as Erin Cuthbert and Beth England come on.
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69. Kerr, Kirby and Harder link up in the Barca penalty area but fail to make it count.
It doesn’t seem to be their night.
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69. Carter puts in a strong tackle to stop Caldentey on the left flank.
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67. Harder gets her head on a Chelsea free kick in a dangerous position but Panos saves it comfortably.
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64. Hermoso attacks for the first time in the second half for Barca but puts it wide.
Her and Kirby are still level in the race for the Golden Boot.
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63. Charles whips it into the box, Kerr and Kirby were both waiting to pounce but Barca clear.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
