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UEFA Women’s Champions League draw: Chelsea drawn against Ajax, Barcelona to face SK Brann

In the Women’s Champions League quarterfinal draw, Chelsea will face Ajax, while Barcelona will take on Norwegian side SK Brann. This draw sets the stage for an exciting round of matches, with the potential for a rematch between Chelsea and Barcelona in the semifinals. With Chelsea’s manager Emma Hayes set to leave the club at the end of the season, this tournament represents her last chance to win the trophy that has eluded her during her time at the club. The quarterfinal first-legs are scheduled for March 19-20, with the second-legs taking place on March 27-28. The semifinals will follow in April, setting up a thrilling conclusion to the tournament. Seven different countries were represented in the draw, showcasing the diversity and talent in women’s club soccer across Europe. This adds an exciting element to the competition, as teams from different nations face off in pursuit of the Women’s Champions League title.
Chelsea have been drawn against Ajax in the Women’s Champions League quarterfinal. GettyImages Emma Hayes’ Chelsea will face Ajax in the Women’s Champions League quarterfinal, while holders Barcelona have been drawn against Norwegian side SK Brann. Eight-time champions Lyon will face Benfica and Paris Saint-Germain take on Swedish club Häcken. The draw featured clubs from seven different countries, with no representatives from Germany or Italy this year. UEFA also conducted the semifinal draw, potentially setting up a clash between Chelsea and Barcelona in the offing if both teams overcome their quarterfinal opponents. Last year, Chelsea were knocked out in the semifinals by Barcelona and lost to the Spanish side in the 2021 final. With Hayes planning to leave the London side at the end of the season, this is her last chance to win the only trophy that has eluded her during her time at the club. The quarterfinal first-legs are scheduled for March 19-20 with the second-legs taking place on March 27-28. The first-leg of the semifinals will be played on April 20-21, with the return legs on April 27-28. Women’s Champions League quarterfinal draw Barcelona v SK Brann Lyon v Benfica Chelsea v Ajax Paris St Germain v BK Hacken Women’s Champions League semifinal draw SK Brann/Barcelona v Ajax/Chelsea Benfica/Lyon v Hacken/PSG. (Information from the Associated Press contributed to this report)

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