Thompson debuts with a great goal: Chelsea thrashes Paris FC in Champions League

Bompastor Highlights Alyssa Thompson’s Potential After Her First Goal with Chelsea

Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor has expressed her optimism about the future of Alyssa Thompson, the team’s star player, after scoring her first goal for the club in the 4-0 victory against Paris FC. Thompson, 20, arrived at Chelsea from Angel City FC of the NWSL in early September. Her goal was the team’s third, securing a resounding victory and marking the start of a successful season in the Women’s Champions League. The match also included a penalty converted by Sandy Baltimore and a header by Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, before Thompson sealed her first goal for Chelsea.

She brings a lot of speed to the attack, she is a player who feels very comfortable with the ball. She takes risks, attacks defenses one-on-one. She is really difficult to defend. She provides many crosses when she goes outside and can finish in the area as she did tonight.

Sonia Bompastor

Bompastor highlighted Thompson’s work ethic and her impact on the team. “She has an engine. She has the desire to help the team in and out of possession. If she has to run to help defend, she can do it. We haven’t seen the best of her yet, but we hope to see it soon,” added Bompastor. Erin Cuthbert scored Chelsea’s fourth goal, solidifying the victory.

Chelsea, who had previously struggled to score goals, showed a notable improvement in this match. Bompastor emphasized the importance of the team’s mentality and character.

The most important thing is the character we have shown in the last two games. I am direct and honest with my players. I will always protect them, but when I have to analyze the game, I am direct with them.

Sonia Bompastor

Paris FC coach Sandrine Soubeyrand acknowledged Chelsea’s superiority, highlighting the challenge the match presented. In the new Champions League format, teams finishing between 1st and 4th place advance directly to the quarter-finals, while those ranked 5th to 12th will play a playoff round. The last six teams will be eliminated.