They exited the competition with a whimper at Stamford Bridge. Up against it from kick-off as they faced a three-goal deficit from the first leg, Chelsea shipped a further four goals to close a promising campaign on a miserable note, Wieke Kaptein’s injury-time effort providing scant consolation.

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.

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