Indivisa logo

Powered by

GOAL logo
Catarina Macario Chelsea Women 2024-25 HICGetty Images
Ameé RuszkaiMay 4, 2025Player ratingsChelsea FC WomenC. MacarioWSLTottenham Hotspur Women vs Chelsea FC WomenFEATURESUSA

Chelsea women's player ratings vs Tottenham: Catarina Macario on the spot as USWNT star keeps WSL champions on course for invincible season

The Blues have already wrapped up a sixth-successive league title, but they could secure another remarkable achievement next week thanks to this win

Chelsea's quest for an unbeaten Women's Super League season remains well and truly on after Sunday's 1-0 win over Tottenham. The Blues only need to avoid defeat against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge next weekend to become the first 'invincible' team in the league's 22-game era, an achievement which would really put the cherry on top of a day which will see them celebrate their sixth-successive title in front of their own fans for the first time.

Head coach Sonia Bompastor made nine changes to the team that secured that trophy by beating Manchester United on Wednesday, giving the likes of Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh the afternoon off while Mia Fishel started her first game in 15 months. It was the right thing for the Chelsea boss to do, with rest for those key players invaluable as the Blues pursue a domestic treble, but the lack of chemistry in her chosen XI did make for an underwhelming performance in which Spurs had the better chances, with Hannah Hampton making a superb save in particular to deny Charli Grant one-on-one.

However, Chelsea are the dominant force in English women's football for several reasons, and one of those is their ability to grind out results even when they're not playing especially well. That was the case here, as Catarina Macario's penalty secured a win that puts the Blues within touching distance of even more history.

GOAL rates Chelsea's players from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium...

  • Getty Images

    Goalkeeper & Defense

    Hannah Hampton (7/10):

    Didn't have too much to do, but made a brilliant save to deny Grant in the first half.

    Ashley Lawrence (5/10):

    A surprisingly sloppy performance from someone who is usually so consistent. Spurs had a lot of joy down her side.

    Maelys Mpome (6/10):

    Was generally solid but did need Hampton to make a big stop to prevent one costly error from turning into a Tottenham goal.

    Sjoeke Nusken (7/10):

    Settled comfortably into a role she hasn't played for a while, before pushing up into midfield in the second half. Was always on hand to clear any danger and looked after the ball.

    Guro Reiten (7/10):

    Protected her side quite well considering she is not a left-back. Understandably not as notable an attacking threat in this deeper role, though did have some nice contributions.

  • Getty Images

    Midfield

    Oriane Jean-Francois (6/10):

    Was tidy on the ball but didn't win enough of her duels.

    Erin Cuthbert (7/10):

    A strong display out of possession in particular. Got a well-earned rest in the second half.

    Catarina Macario (7/10):

    Provided the defining moment of the match, winning the penalty and then calmly putting it away. When Chelsea did create openings, she was often at the heart of them.

  • Getty Images

    Attack

    Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (5/10):

    Saw plenty of the ball but struggled to really hurt Spurs.

    Mia Fishel (6/10):

    Lacked service but showed good movement and tried to make things happen as she continued her recovery from a long-term injury in a positive fashion.

    Maika Hamano (6/10):

    Would've had a wonderful goal but for a brilliant save by Kop. Had some bright moments, though wasn't so consistently involved.

  • Subs & Manager

    Wieke Kaptein (6/10):

    Injected fresh energy into the midfield, albeit without being as prominent an attacking threat as she often is.

    Nathalie Bjorn (6/10):

    It's not easy to introduce two centre-backs and not become a little disrupted at the back, but Chelsea didn't have that issue, with Bjorn and Girma both coming into the game comfortably and helping their team see it out.

    Naomi Girma (6/10):

    Another encouraging display as she continues to settle into this side.

    Lola Brown (N/A):

    The exciting teenager got a run out in the closing stages.

    Aggie Beever-Jones (N/A):

    Another late introduction.

    Sonia Bompastor (7/10):

    It was a tad risky to make nine changes and it did impact the performance of her team, but it was wise in the long-term and it still resulted in a victory for her side. Made good subs to give out more rest to those who need it while also sharpening up some of her other stars.