Chelsea vs Ajax LIVE: Women’s Champions League team news and line-ups ahead of Stamford Bridge quarter-final tonight
Chelsea are a game away from returning to the Women’s Champions League final four as Emma Hayes’s side take a three-goal lead into their quarter-final second-leg against Ajax at Stamford Bridge tonight. The English champions put on a clincial display in Amsterdam last week, with Sjoeke Nusken scoring twice to silence the home crowd as Chelsea claimed an impressive 3-0 win.
Chelsea are bidding to win the Women’s Champions League for the first time, in what would be a dream end to Hayes’s hugely successful time at the club. The Blues were beaten by Barcelona in last season’s semi-finals, and could yet face the Spanish giants and reigning European champions again in the final four. Barcelona hold a 2-1 lead over Brann in the other quarter-final of Chelsea’s section of the draw.
Chelsea will look to get the job done as they return to Stamford Bridge, before the Blues face Arsenal in Sunday’s League Cup final at Molineux.
Follow live updates from Chelsea vs Ajax in tonight’s live blog and get the latest match odds and Women’s Champions League tips, here.
Chelsea vs Ajax prediction
Chelsea should wrap up a big win even with a rotated side – then their full focus will turn to the semi-final clash with Barcelona, in all probability.
Mike Jones27 March 2024 18:15
Early team news and predicted line-ups
Ajax can recall captain Sherida Spitse after she was suspended in the first leg, but young midfielder Yohannes is now banned after her own caution in that game.
The Blues, meanwhile, could rotate as they have a League Cup final at the weekend to contend with, when they’ll face Arsenal at Molineux.
Chelsea XI: Hampton, Lawrence, Carter, Buchanan, Charles, Leupolz, Ingle, Rytting Kaneryd, Cankovic, Beever-Jones, Macario
Ajax XI: Van Eijk; Kardinaal, Spitse, De Sanders, De Klonia, Noordam, Van Gool, Van de Velde, Grant, Leuchter, Hoekstra
Mike Jones27 March 2024 18:10
How to watch Chelsea vs Ajax
The match kicks off at 8pm GMT on Wednesday 27 March at Stamford Bridge in London.
In the UK, the fixture will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and DAZN.com.
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Mike Jones27 March 2024 18:05
Good evening!
Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Women’s Champions League action as Chelsea host Ajax in the second leg of their quarter-final tie.
Emma Hayes’ team triumphed 3-0 away from home in the first leg of this last-eight clash and know that if they avoid a heavy defeat they will be progressing into the next round.
Such is Chelsea’s style though that they will want to impress in front of their home fans and record another victory over their Dutch rivals with Hayes hoping her team can continue to build some winning momentum.
We’ll have all the updates, team news and line-ups throughout the evening so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 8pm.
Mike Jones27 March 2024 18:00
