Chelsea face Real Sociedad in WCL third qualifying round with riches at stake

According to The Guardian, Chelsea will face Real Sociedad in the Women’s Champions League third qualifying round, needing to win over two legs to secure a place in the competition’s main league phase.

The 2021 runners-up, who have reached the European semi-finals six times, enter qualifying after finishing third in the Women’s Super League last season — their lowest league finish since 2019. The Guardian reports that Chelsea will be favourites against the Spanish side.

The financial implications of missing out are significant, adding extra weight to the tie. Chelsea will be expected to progress, but Real Sociedad will pose a test across both legs.

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