Bompastor Backs Chelsea to Win Champions League

Sonia Bompastor believes Chelsea Women have the squad quality required to win the Champions League this season. Chelsea begin their league-phase campaign against Austria Wien at Plough Lane on Wednesday night after navigating qualification with a 6-2 aggregate victory over Real Sociedad.

Speaking ahead of the game, Bompastor told Chelsea's official website that her squad has the quality to win the competition. It is a significant statement from a manager who knows exactly what European success requires.

Chelsea Champions League ambition is clear Bompastor won the Champions League as both a player and manager with Lyon before taking charge at Chelsea. Her current side face a difficult route if they are to finally lift the trophy.

Our Chelsea Women's Champions League fixture guide shows that Austria Wien are followed immediately by an away trip to Bompastor's former club OL Lyonnes. Chelsea also face Roma, Häcken, Paris Saint-Germain and OH Leuven during the league phase.

Bompastor nevertheless stressed that Chelsea must focus on the immediate challenge rather than looking too far ahead. Austria Wien cannot be underestimated Austria are competing in the Champions League proper for the first time.

Our Austria Wien opponent guide explains how the Austrian champions came through four qualifying matches to reach this stage. Bompastor warned that the visitors arrive with little pressure as underdogs.

Chelsea therefore need to avoid complacency. The Blues have won their last two WSL games without conceding, but Bompastor has alreadyidentified finishing as an area Chelsea must improve.

Winning the Champions League remains the ultimate ambition. First, Chelsea need to make sure that challenge begins with three points.