Emily Keogh Oct 28, 2026, 05:31 PM ET

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Based in London, Emily Keogh is ESPN's women's soccer correspondent, specializing in the WSL and UWCL

LONDON -- Chelsea 's 2-0 victory over Roma in the UEFA Women's Champions League extends their unbeaten run to 12 games in all competitions as momentum builds and things continue to fall into place for Sonia Bompastor's team.

Thanks to goals off the bench from Ellie Carpenter and Kadeisha Buchanan 's late header, the Blues' momentum is ticking away nicely, temporarily topping the table in both the Champions League and Women's Super League .

It may not have been the prettiest or most clinical game, but Chelsea's comprehensive performance was reflective of the ruthless Chelsea of old, a team that finds a way to win even when frustration hits and confidence drops.

It's the second game in a row that Bompastor has had to turn to her bench earlier than she'd like to make an impact.…