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.

Chelsea are still on for a domestic treble, but Sonia Bompastor feels their European shortcomings will cast a shadow over her debut season.

Chelsea were beaten 4-1 once again by Barcelona, with the Catalan club winning 8-2 on aggregate; the Blues are still favourites to complete a domestic treble but Sonia Bompastor says that would be a good season,