Real Sociedad hosts Chelsea in UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying second leg

Real Sociedad faces Chelsea on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Estadio Izan in San Sebastián for the second leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying round. Chelsea enters the match with a three-goal lead from the first leg, which featured two goals from Melvine Malard. Real Sociedad enters the contest following a 2-0 defeat to Logroño and the recent departure of manager Arturo Ruiz to Brighton. The home side faces significant roster challenges, with María Molina, Aiara Agirrezabala, and Sonya Keefe ruled out due to injury, while goalkeeper Alazne Estensoro is unavailable for international duty. Chelsea will be without Natalie Björn, Erin Cuthbert, Mayra Ramírez, and Manaka Matsukubo. The match is scheduled to begin at 18.00 BST and will be broadcast via the Chelsea website and official club app.

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