There’s never been a better time to be a fan of women’s football in the UK.
England Lionesses have reached the semi-final of their last three major tournaments. The Women’s Super League is attracting the biggest names in the sport, live on Sky Sports and the BBC from next season. And for the first time since 2007, an English team is in the final of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
What a year 2021 could turn out to be for Chelsea. Both their men’s and women’s sides are in the final of Europe’s premier competition, the first club to achieve such a feat.
But while Thomas Tuchel’s men are still battling for a top four spot, domestically Emma Hayes’ women have been utterly ruthless this season.
Hayes' team are on course for an incredible quadruple, lifting the league this month and strolling to the League Cup crown in March. Just the Champions League final in Gothenburg, Sweden, and the FA Cup to be played at some point next term, stand between the Blues and legendary status.
You could argue Chelsea’s men received a somewhat favourable draw in Europe this season. Well, the women’s side have had to get there the hard way, overcoming five-time finalists Wolfsburg in the quarters and Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich in the semis.
And that’s thanks in large part to their devastating forward line of England’s Fran Kirby and Australia’s Sam Kerr.
The pair have scored a staggering 52 goals between them in all competitions and have an almost telepathic understanding of each other's movement and positioning.
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Score prediction: Chelsea 0-2 Barcelona
Odds correct at 1715 BST (13/05/21)
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