Chelsea secured their place in the Women's Champions League league phase with a 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad in the second leg of their third qualifying round tie, achieving a 6-2 aggregate win.

The decisive goal came from Keira Walsh in the 54th minute, marking a pivotal moment in a match that lacked excitement. Walsh's strike ensured Chelsea's progression to the league phase draw scheduled for Friday.

Highlights of the match include:

• Sonia Bompastor, Chelsea's manager, made four changes from the previous week’s 5-2 victory, bringing in Lucy Bronze, Kadiesha Buchanan, Lexi Potter, and Wieke Kaptein.
• Ellie Carpenter was active early, delivering several threatening crosses.
• Lauren James narrowly missed a chance, and Walsh had another shot saved by Julia Arrula.
• Following a corner kick, Walsh found the ball outside the box and curled it into the net, breaking the deadlock.
• Hannah Hampton made a crucial save from Ainhoa Marin, as Sociedad briefly threatened.
• Chelsea managed to maintain control and comfortably closed out the match to confirm their advancement.

With this win, Chelsea now looks forward to the next stage of the competition.