Chelsea 0-2 Barcelona (Agg: 1-2): Kadeisha Buchanan shown controversial red card as Emma Hayes' side exit Women's Champions League

During a sold-out match at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea Women suffered a loss in their Champions League aspirations when Barcelona champions won 2-0 (2-1 overall). Kadeisha Buchanan's controversial red card was shown during the game.

Chelsea was ahead 1-0 after winning against Barcelona at home, which was Barcelona's first loss in five years. However, Aitana Bonmati scored in the 25th minute, and the ball was deflected, resulting in a tie between the two teams.

While playing, Chelsea had the opportunity to once again gain an advantage. Melanie Leupolz made an attempt that resulted in the ball hitting the crossbar from a nearby distance, and Lauren James was unable to score after Sjoeke Nusken's pass.

The Blues' inability to capitalize on their chances persisted in the second half of the game. Nusken attempted to score but was unlucky as the ball hit the post. However, the game underwent a turning point when Kadeisha Buchanan received a red card in the initial five minutes of the second half. As a result, the defender was given two yellow cards, with the second card being disputed as the defender seemed to have won the ball in her challenge against Patri Guijarro.

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Barcelona's team had an advantage during the game, which helped them take control of the match. Bonmati was fouled by Lawrence, and this resulted in winning a penalty. Fridolina Rolfo converted the penalty and helped Jonatan Giraldez's team to make it to the final. Barcelona will now play either PSG or Lyon in Bilbao on May 25.

Emma Hayes lost her last game at Stamford Bridge and missed out on the opportunity to win a trophy before departing to lead the USA national team. Nevertheless, the focus is now on the Women's Super League, where Chelsea is competing against Man City for the championship. The Blues are hoping to give Hayes a victorious send-off by clinching the silverware.

Chelsea's Champions League Dream For Women Comes To An End..

Both teams started the game strong with high energy. Barcelona began by applying a lot of pressure, while Leupolz and Erin Cuthbert were quickly making tackles. Both teams were eager to gain control of the game. However, it was expected that there would be some nervousness due to the high stakes of the big game.

Barcelona eventually demonstrated their abilities on the field, with their offensive strategy extending to the sides thanks to Lucy Bronze, Ona Battl, Rolfo, and Caroline Graham Hansen.

In the Chelsea team, players like Hampton, Lawrence, and Carter have a score of 7, while Buchanan, Charles, and Cuthbert have a score of 6. In addition, Leupolz, Nusken, James, Kaneryd, and Macario, all have a score of 6.

The substitutes for the upcoming match are Reiten (number 6), Beever-Jones (not available), Perisset (not available), Kirby (not available), and Bright (not available).

In the game of soccer, the team of Barcelona had seven players on its roster with the last name Coll, Paredes, Paralluelo, Graham, Patri, Bronze, and Batlle. The team also had some highly rated players, including Bonmati, Rolfo, Walsh, and Engen, who all received a rating of seven or eight.

Players: Caldentey Oliver (6), Pina (unknown), Putellas (unknown).

Star of the Game: Aitana Bonmati.

In the 25th minute of the game, the team who were visiting managed to score first. This was due to a mistake by the opposing team, which they managed to take advantage of. Bonmati, who will win the Ballon d'Or in 2023, was able to get a shot on goal. As the ball was flying towards the net, it took a slight deflection off Buchanan and ended up hitting the bottom corner of the goal, making it impossible for Hannah Hampton to defend.

After falling behind, Chelsea bounced back admirably and came close to equalizing. Catarina Macario and Lauren James produced an excellent combination play, with the latter then providing a well-placed pass to the back post for Leupolz. Leupolz struck the ball with immense power from close range but it unfortunately rattled the crossbar instead of finding the back of the net.

When Macario took a shot from the outside of the penalty box, goalkeeper Catalina Coll managed to block it. However, a mistimed back-pass allowed Sjoeke Nusken to gain possession of the ball. Although she passed it to James, who could have scored, Barcelona got lucky once again as they escaped another dangerous situation.

Following the intermission, Chelsea had the advantage in terms of chances, but Nusken once more failed to take advantage of her opportunity. She attempted to shoot with the inside of her foot, but the ball grazed the outer edge of the goalpost.

The match took a turn in the second half's five-minute stretch. Buchanan was penalized with a yellow card for a foul on Salma Paralluelo, and only five minutes later, she received another warning from the referee for making contact with Guijarro. Although the referee gave Buchanan a second yellow card, upon further examination, the replay demonstrated that Buchanan had indeed touched the ball.

Chelsea had a very difficult task ahead of them, but Barcelona took advantage of their extra player when Ashley Lawrence brought down Bonmati in the penalty area. After a lengthy VAR review, Rolfo successfully converted the penalty to give Barcelona the lead in the match.

Ultimately, it turned out to be the decisive moment as Barcelona utilized their expertise at this tier to secure the match and ruin Hayes' aspirations of coming out on top in the Champions League with Chelsea.

Hayes Calls Buchanan Red "WCL's Worst Decision."

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Hayes stated that the referee Iuliana Demetrescu's decision to send off Buchanan was the most terrible decision ever made in this competition.

Hayes expressed disbelief over the referee's decision to give a yellow card, as she did not believe that the action constituted a foul in the first place.

I was taken aback by her selection, as she is notorious for using simplistic tactics in her matches. In my opinion, appointing her is perhaps the most ill-advised move in the history of the UEFA Women's Champions League.

"I feel really bad for [the players]. We were unfairly deprived of victory."

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She included: "I stood in place and gazed upon the fourth official and expressed my belief that 'undoubtedly that will be assessed' and the official replied, 'it's impossible to do so with a yellow card'."

It's really hard to accept that we didn't actually lose the game. When there's a terribly unfair decision made against you, it feels like there's nothing you can do to change the outcome. And to make matters worse, we were playing against a really strong team.

After dedicating countless days, weeks, months, or even years to your work, you have high expectations for the officials in this place. However, it is incredibly difficult to accept anything less than the best from them.

The manager of Barcelona played down the controversial decision to dismiss Buchanan from the team.

The head coach of Barcelona, Jonatan Giraldez, minimized the significance of Buchanan's ejection.

"It's just how the game goes," he stated. "When a player receives their second card, the referee presents them with a second yellow card during that moment."

Personally, I believe that the key factor lies in controlling our emotions. In my opinion, we outperformed Chelsea today.

"Chelsea's Future Hinges On WSL Success"

Sky Sports' Oliver Yew and Charlotte Marsh have provided their analysis on the matter.

Emma Hayes will not win the Champions League with Chelsea.

Everyone is talking about Buchanan's card which caused controversy. It's impossible to ignore this topic because it seems that the defender got ahold of the ball during the challenge. After the game ended, Hayes immediately approached the referee to express her opinion. Additionally, the home fans voiced their feelings as the referee made her way to the locker room.

Making that particular decision may not have affected the final outcome of the game. The Chelsea team was careless, and Barcelona proved their skills on the field. Nevertheless, the decision did have an influence on the game as it was made while the match was even at 1-1.

Chelsea will be disappointed but they can still hold their heads high. When the match ended, they showed their appreciation to the packed crowd at Stamford Bridge. This was a historic moment as it was the first time the stadium was full for a women's match. Their coach, Hayes, always dreamed of reaching this milestone and in her last match at the Bridge, she saw her dream come true.

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During this particular part of the match, specific moments will be remembered. However, it is Barcelona who have managed to reach yet another Champions League final, making it their fourth consecutive one. The Barcelona players were thrilled and celebrated on the field, while the coaching staff also rejoiced from the area just in front of the dugout. This merriment carried on into the dressing rooms, indicating that they recognized the challenge of surpassing this formidable Chelsea team.

Even though Chelsea played well in their European competition, they were not able to secure another trophy. They lost a close match 1-0 in the League Cup final against Arsenal and were eliminated from the FA Cup after losing 2-1 to Manchester United.

Hayes and Chelsea's only goal for this season is to qualify for the WSL or else they will consider it a failure.

Chelsea's Future Plans?

Chelsea are still trying to win the Women's Super League and they will be playing against Liverpool on Wednesday May. You can watch it live on Sky Sports at 7pm.

On May 5, Sunday, the WSL game between Bristol City and the team will be hosted and aired live on Sky Sports at 6:45 pm.

Barcelona's Response: 'Another Special Final' |'We Gave Our Best'

The leader of Barcelona's team, Jonatan Giraldez, expressed his contentment after their latest game. He commented that they were pleased with the outcome and believed that they had earned their victory. Despite not being superior in the previous round, they had earned their place in the competition, which made him exceedingly happy.

We've made significant improvements in our attacking tactics and positions for this game and gained valuable experience in the process. Our team has shown great ability in this regard, which makes me feel proud of them.

Today, we were able to generate more opportunities with the ball than in the previous match. We were caught off guard by their formation in the first game, which resulted in a lack of chances for us. We knew we needed to make some minor adjustments this time around, and we executed them flawlessly. Our hard work and determination paid off, and we rightfully earned this victory.

After making the decision to end his contract with Barca in December, he is pleased to have made it to another final before he leaves. Despite some people initially doubting his choice, he believes the players have been improving in recent months and he has developed an amazing connection with them. He expresses his happiness and considers it special to have reached another final in just three seasons.

Wow, another final! We did it, although it wasn't simple as we faced a difficult opponent. We really had to work hard for it. I am really proud of my teammates and let's aim for another final.

Fridolina Rolfo, who plays as a forward for Barcelona, shared that she is currently feeling great. She believes her team played exceptionally well and everyone put in their best effort. Towards the end of the game, they had control of the situation, which was a nice feeling. The team had a good mentality going into the game, which helped them secure the win.

Regarding the act of trailing and making a comeback, the speaker said: "We've experienced this scenario previously - during last year's final, we had to step up and score some goals, and in the second half, we did just that, securing three. We comprehend what it takes to shift the course of a game. This team is brimming with skill, and we have faith in our abilities."

She was asked about the contrast between this week and the first match, to which she responded with various changes. According to her, they were aware that they needed to put in a lot of effort this time around. During the previous game, they had a good mindset but were unable to create many opportunities or find openings. However, in this game, they exercised more patience, remained composed, and had a strong belief in their abilities.

Our team has a mindset of winning. We are confident that achieving victory is attainable. Each of us is capable of taking charge and contributing to the success of the team. Aitana Bonmati was able to score a goal and even earned a penalty towards the end of the game.

What is the date of the final match for the Women's Champions League?

This coming Saturday, May 25th, the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao will be the venue for the Women's Champions League final. The game is scheduled to start at 5pm. Barcelona will be playing against either PSG or Lyon.

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