On Sunday, after her team had been demolished by Barca, Bompastor did not shy away from what needs to happen for Chelsea to take the next step. "It didn't happen this year but now we need to reflect on how we make it possible," she said.

Barcelona ruthlessly dismantled English champions Chelsea en route to a 4-1 victory in their Women's Champions League semi-final second leg in London on Sunday to win 8-2 on aggregate and book their spot in the final.

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor said her side are "sad and frustrated" at their Champions League exit following their consecutive 4-1 defeats to Barcelona in the semifinal.