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.

Sonia Bompastor has claimed that the gap between Chelsea and Barcelona is not 'that big' despite their humbling 8-2 Women's Champions League defeat.