'It will be a strong test' – Bonpastor tells Chelsea's UWCL
Chelsea coach Sonia Bonpastor emphasized the preparation and quality of her team ahead of the match against Real Sociedad in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
'It will be a strong test' – Bonpastor tells Chelsea's UWCL
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Chelsea coach Sonia Bonpastor has emphasized on her team's preparation for the match against Real Sociedad. He also cited the freshness and energy of the players as important, which was lacking in the last few seasons. This match marks a new start for Chelsea in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
Why it matters
Chelsea's match against Real Sociedad in the UEFA Women's Champions League is important as it is the start of their European journey. Bonpastor's team needs success in this match so that they can move forward and achieve their European goals. Real Sociedad's strong Liga F performance has made this match even more challenging.
Key points
- 'It will be a strong test' – Bonpastor tells Chelsea's UWCL.
- Chelsea coach Sonia Bonpastor emphasized the preparation and quality of her team ahead of the match against Real Sociedad in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
- ‘It will be a strong test’ – Bompastor previews Chelsea’s UWCL opener against Real Sociedad - Yahoo Sports.
Chelsea head coach Sonia Bonpastor is expecting a tough test in tonight's match against Spanish side Real Sociedad in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Women's Champions League. The south-west London side begin their European campaign against a side that put in a strong performance in Liga F Movember last season. In his pre-match press conference, Bonpastor said that Real Sociedad would present a strong challenge, but expressed confidence that his team was well prepared."This will be a strong test," Bompastor said. "Real Sociedad finished third in Liga F. They are a Spanish team, so they have a strong tradition of possession of the ball, but they also have a lot of quality without the ball. We know everything about them and we have prepared well for the match. This match will also be about us and I feel confident with the quality we have shown in pre-season."With no major international tournaments this summer, the Chelsea team has had the opportunity to enjoy an extended break. Bonpastar said that now all the players are fresh and ready. He said, "Everyone has had a really good break. In the last three or four seasons, it probably wasn't like that for the players, so it affects their energy a lot in the new season. Also for the staff, we are very keen to get back on the pitch again, it was a long break. We are hungry to start the new season. We know the quality we have in our squad and we know what we want to achieve. It feels good to be a Chelsea player or part of the staff because our There's a lot of quality and we want to achieve a lot together."With qualification for the UEFA Women's Champions League underway, Bonpastor realizes the importance of the two-legged tie against Real Sociedad. While progress is top on the agenda, the Chelsea coach also believes that these games provide good preparation for the domestic campaign. He said, "These two matches are very important for us as we need to win to qualify for the group stage of the Champions League. It is also good preparation for the WSL because in these games, we have to be the best in all elements; tactical, technical, mental and physical aspects. These will be two good matches as preparation for the league campaign. We are taking them one by one but we need to be at our best in these two important matches."
Chelsea's UEFA Women's Champions League third qualifying round first leg against Real Sociedad will be played at 6.45pm tonight at The Cherry Red Records Stadium, Wimbledon.
What will happen next
Chelsea will have to demonstrate their preparation and quality in this important match against Real Sociedad. If Chelsea wins, they will advance to the next stage, which would be a positive sign for their UEFA Women's Champions League campaign. Bonpastar's team will have to use its strength and strategy properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the match between Chelsea and Real Sociedad?
Chelsea's UWCL opener is tonight against Real Sociedad.
What did Bonpastor say about Real Sociedad?
Bonpastor said that Real Sociedad will present a strong challenge and expressed confidence that his team is well prepared.
Why has Chelsea's team been prepared for this match?
Bompastor said all the players are fresh and ready, as there were no major international tournaments this summer, giving them an extended break.
How did Real Sociedad perform in Liga F last season?
Real Sociedad finished third in Liga F.
What did Bonpastor say about his team's preparation?
Bompastor said his team had prepared well for the match and he felt confident of the quality they showed in pre-season.
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