Emma Hayes wants sell-out crowd for Chelsea semi-final

Chelsea Women’s team head coach Emma Hayes has called on fans to help sell out Stamford Bridge for their next game. The Blues are set to face Barcelona on Saturday, April 27 in the second leg of the Women’s Champions League semifinals. The English side previously edged Barca Women 1-0 at the weekend thanks to a lone goal from Erin Cuthbert.

Chelsea’s recent triumph in Spain was Barcelona’s first defeat on home soil in five years. While Hayes has been with the team for over a decade now, the win was one of her finest moments at the helm. Nevertheless, the job is not quite done yet and the Blues need a positive result on Saturday to advance to the Champions League final. Barca is currently the reigning champions of the competition.

Emma Hayes hopes for first Stamford Bridge capacity crowd of season

As of Monday, Chelsea has sold more than 27,000 total tickets for the upcoming massive match. Stamford Bridge currently has a maximum capacity of just over 40,000 people on matchdays. Although the club is quite a bit away from officially selling out its stadium, there is still time for fans to play their part in creating a stellar atmosphere for the game.

Hayes was asked about the possibility of selling out Stamford Bridge on Monday. The coach not only wished the impressive feat would happen, but she claimed that it is crucial to her club.

“It’s essential [that the game is sold out],” proclaimed Hayes.

“Our girls deserve to play in front of a full house to give ourselves the best possible chance. We will need the crowd. Barcelona will throw absolutely everything at us. For us to progress, we need absolutely everything.”

Chelsea Women’s typical home of Kingsmeadow holds just under 5,000 fans. However, they have played several matches in recent seasons at the usual men’s arena of Stamford Bridge. Attendance figures for the women’s side at the massive arena have fluctuated massively during the current campaign.

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Author : Chris Moore

Publish date : 2024-04-23 19:48:16

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