Miedema's Double Stuns Chelsea as Man City Ends 31-Game Unbeaten Run
What a night of football at the Joie Stadium! Manchester City has just pulled off a statement victory, defeating Chelsea 2-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final. And let’s be clear—this wasn’t just any win. This was the end of Chelsea’s remarkable 31-game unbeaten streak, and it came in emphatic fashion.
Vivianne Miedema, the Dutch goal-scoring machine, was the hero of the night. Coming off the bench, she wasted no time making an impact. The breakthrough came in the 60th minute when Miedema pounced on a loose ball inside the box and rifled it into the roof of the net. If that wasn’t enough, she sealed the deal in the 88th minute, capitalizing on an assist from Kerolin to put City firmly in control heading into the second leg.
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For Chelsea, this was unfamiliar territory. Under new boss Sonia Bompastor, they had yet to taste defeat—until now. And while they showed glimpses of danger, with Johanna Rytting Kaneryd striking the crossbar and Wieke Kaptein testing City’s keeper Ayaka Yamashita, they never truly found their rhythm. Losing Kiera Walsh in the second half seemed to unsettle them, and City took full advantage.
This victory is huge for Manchester City. Interim manager Nick Cushing orchestrated a tactical masterclass, ensuring his side didn’t just compete but outplayed one of Europe’s top teams. And let’s not forget, this comes just days after City suffered a heartbreaking loss to Chelsea in the League Cup final. Talk about sweet revenge!
So, what’s next? The two teams meet again at Stamford Bridge on March 27 for the second leg. Chelsea will be desperate to turn things around, but with a two-goal deficit and City’s confidence soaring, it’s going to be a mountain to climb.
One thing is for sure—this quarter-final tie is far from over, and we can expect fireworks in the return leg. Stay tuned!
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