Chelsea Women face Real Sociedad in Champions League qualifier

Chelsea Women and Real Sociedad are set to face each other in the first leg of the UEFA Women's Champions League third qualifying round at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.

Chelsea's starting lineup features summer signing Katie McCabe making her competitive debut, with Naomi Girma captaining the side. The Blues will be without Erin Cuthbert, Mayra Ramirez, and Manaka Matsukubo due to injury.

Real Sociedad travels to London with a squad of 21 players, though they face significant absences. Key player Aiara Agirrezabala is sidelined with a hamstring injury, while María Molina and Sonya Keefe are also unavailable. On a positive note, midfielder Maren Lezeta returns to the squad following her recovery from a long-term injury.