Real Sociedad eliminated from Champions League by Chelsea

Real Sociedad Femenina has been eliminated from the UEFA Women's Champions League after losing the second leg of their qualifying match against Chelsea. Following a 5-2 defeat in the first leg, the Spanish side lost 1-0 in the return fixture at Zubieta, with Walsh scoring the decisive goal in the 54th minute.

The match marked the debut on the sidelines for Gorka Álvarez, who was recently appointed as the new head coach following the departure of Arturo Ruiz. Despite a defensive effort to contain the superior Chelsea squad, Real Sociedad was unable to overcome the aggregate deficit.

Upon his presentation as the new manager, Álvarez expressed deep emotional connection to the club, noting that his initial reaction to the appointment was to cry. He emphasized his commitment to maintaining the club's values and implementing an offensive playing style while addressing defensive inconsistencies.