Chelsea makes no secret of its great desire to win the Champions League title. However, the start of the competition did not go as well as they would have liked.
- Chelsea began their campaign in the revised league-phase format with a 1–1 draw at FC Twente.
- Manager Sonia Bompastor made seven changes from their previous match, bringing in backups including Peng (in goal) and other rotated starters.
- In the 63rd minute, Twente’s captain Danique van Ginkel curled a superb long-distance shot past goalkeeper Livia Peng to put the home side ahead.
- Chelsea dominated possession and pushed hard—registering 18 crosses and multiple attacking efforts—but often lacked finishing precision or were denied by Twente’s keeper Diede Lemey.
- In the 71st minute, Guro Reiten was fouled in the box by Lynn Groenewegen. Sandy Baltimore stepped up and confidently converted the penalty to level the match.
- Chelsea's coach Bompastor admitted the result was disappointing, emphasizing the need for greater intensity and composure in the box.
