Why Chelsea quadruple hopes remain

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Desiring revenge is certainly a genuine sentiment. This is what I anticipate from Chelsea when they meet City for the second leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final on Thursday.

The need for vengeance will be strong since City disrupted their unbeaten streak, jeopardized their chances for a quadruple, and inflicted a loss—an experience they are not accustomed to.

They will be eager to rectify this. It's likely they have shown no mercy toward one another in both training and the locker room.

I would ask, "Are you aware of what is at risk?" This week will have likely been intense for the players in that squad.

With players like Lucy Bronze, Erin Cuthbert, and Millie Bright... These individuals are significant leaders and strong personalities.

In that second leg, they will be determined to prevail—and they will also confront City again in the Women's Super League this Sunday.

There is much on the line. Everyone is discussing how the Champions League is the one trophy that has eluded Chelsea. This is a pivotal match.

Chelsea has the potential to generate a 'fear factor.'

Manchester City is riding high with momentum and a new manager bounce. There is a sense of unity and confidence within their squad.

Nonetheless, you can never count Chelsea out. If City had added a third goal during their 2-0 victory in the first leg, I would have felt that overcoming such a disadvantage would be very challenging for Chelsea.

But with only two goals separating the teams and the resources Chelsea have at Stamford Bridge, I truly believe they still have a shot at achieving the quadruple.

Their mindset, leadership, experienced players, and unshakeable self-belief mean that they should not be underestimated.

After their loss at Joie Stadium—marking their first defeat in 31 matches and their first under manager Sonia Bompastor—they remained composed.

Though clearly disappointed, Bompastor's demeanor reflected confidence. She recognized that they were outplayed by a strong team, but she is aware that this is the standard they must meet next week.

Their focus on their objectives is unwavering. City has undoubtedly posed challenges and ended that unbeaten streak, so they deserve recognition for that.

However, I believe Chelsea will channel all their efforts into this second leg. They are in a comfortable position within the league, and their main focus now will be on the Champions League.

A degree of intimidation can be fostered as a team and organization when a history of success is behind you.

During my time at Arsenal when we accomplished the quadruple in 2007 and maintained an unbeaten league streak of 108 games from 2003 to 2009, we were acutely aware of the level of expectation we placed upon ourselves due to the badge we wore and the legacy of that club.

We understood the importance of our presence. At any moment, things could take a turn for the worse. During the UEFA final, now regarded as the Champions League, we recognized that we were facing the formidable (Swedish team) Umea. They possessed an impressive reputation and featured star players like Marta.

Although it was clear they would be deemed the superior team on paper, we had cultivated a strong momentum in our domestic league by remaining unbeaten. We held a sense of confidence and faith that we could challenge the established dynamics of women's football in Europe.