Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor defended Katie McCabe following the defender's return to Stamford Bridge, where she was booed by Arsenal fans during the Blues' 1-0 victory. McCabe, who transferred from Arsenal to Chelsea over the summer after a decade of service, faced backlash from her former supporters. Despite the hostile reception, McCabe maintained composure, helping Chelsea secure a clean sheet and end Arsenal's 20-game unbeaten Women's Super League run.

Bompastor praised McCabe's mental strength, suggesting the boos only fueled her performance. McCabe herself acknowledged the expected backlash moving to a London rival but expressed happiness joining Chelsea under Bompastor's tactical vision. The match featured mixed reactions from the Stamford Bridge crowd, with away fans booing McCabe while home supporters showed adulation.

The Ireland captain stated she was 'really happy' with the move, viewing it as a new chapter in her career. Alyssa Thompson noted the UWCL win could provide additional momentum for Chelsea.