2-0 win for Chelsea in the end. McCabe had a chance early in the 2nd half to make it tense for Chelsea but she scuffed her penalty wide. Barring a miracle (and it really would be one as Chelsea should score about 7 or 8 against Reading on the final day) it does mean the title race is effectively over, even if we win against City. But on the bright side, it does also mean we’re all but guaranteed 2nd place, which is fantastic for us. Although…
Straight to the group stage, which is massive. Since we dont risk facing Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid in the CL knockout round and not make the group stage as City has failed to for 2-3 season in a row.
I don’t think it means we go straight into the group stage. Unless the format has changed we’ll still need to qualify for the group stages, but in theory it should be easier than if we finished 3rd - I guess we’ll see if it plays out like that.
I think even Chelsea might have to qualify for the group stage next season. Wolfsburg are 2nd in the league so if they win the CL, it’ll be them, Bayern, Barca and Lyon in the groups, with everyone else needing to qualify.