Chelsea begin their 11th Women’s Champions League campaign against Austria Vienna, aiming to win a European title for the first time. Despite dominating English women’s football, Chelsea finished third in the WSL last season and are currently third again, making European success especially important.

Chelsea have won eight WSL titles, including four doubles and three trebles, and were champions six consecutive times from 2019-20 to 2024-25. They are missing several key players, including Lauren James and Erin Cuthbert, while Austria Vienna are appearing in the competition proper for the first time; however, Arsenal’s narrow win over Køge suggests Chelsea may face a tougher challenge than expected.