England star Keira Walsh says Barcelona must be ready for the physical battle when they take on Chelsea in the semi-final of the women’s Champions League this weekend.
Walsh is preparing for her first competitive club game back in England since joining Barca from Manchester City for a record fee last summer.
The Catalans are the favourites to win the competition but face a Chelsea team that beat holders Lyon in a dramatic penalty shoot-out in the quarter-final.
Walsh knows all about Emma Hayes’ side from her time in the Women’s Super League and is expecting a difficult game across both legs.