Sonia Bompastor has backed ChelseaTeam·Chelsea to secure Women's Champions League qualification during the final stretch of the 2025-26 Women's Super League season, with the Blues sitting second in the table and three league matches remaining.
The ChelseaTeam·Chelsea head coach's confidence comes at a critical juncture in the campaign. The top three teams in the WSL automatically qualify for European football next season, and with Manchester City leading the standings and ArsenalTeam·Arsenal close behind, the race remains competitive. Bompastor's belief reflects ChelseaTeam·Chelsea's recent form and the squad's resilience through a demanding fixture schedule.
ChelseaTeam·Chelsea's path to qualification has been strengthened by their recent performances. Lauren James, who extended her contract until 2030, has been performing at a high level and scored a brace in their latest league outing—a 4-3 victory over Aston VillaTeam·Aston Villa. The forward has also won Goal of the Month awards for strikes against ArsenalTeam·Arsenal in March and Liverpool in February, underlining her importance to the team's attacking play during this crucial period.
Bompastor acknowledged the intensity of the run-in, which extends beyond the league. ChelseaTeam·Chelsea face a Women's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City on May 10 at Stamford BridgeVenue·Stamford Bridge, with a potential final appearance at Wembley on May 31 if they progress. The manager stated her focus on managing both competitions effectively: "myself and the staff are really prepared for the last block, and we want to make sure we play five games until the end of the season. We have three games left in the league, and we want to qualify for the FA Cup final."
The two-and-a-half-week international break provided ChelseaTeam·Chelsea with preparation time ahead of this decisive phase. With their destiny in their own hands and the squad's demonstrated quality throughout the season, Bompastor's optimism reflects a team positioned to achieve its European objectives despite the congested fixture list ahead.
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