Arsenal boss Sonia Bompastor was sent off in stoppage time for a hair pull on Alyssa Thompson, claiming the refereeing decisions cost Chelsea the tie. She expressed frustration over the disallowed first-leg goal and the lack of punishment for McCabe's challenge.
Defender Lucy Bronze admitted the controversial first leg "killed" their chances, ending their bid to defend the title. Despite a frantic finale with multiple chances, Arsenal held on to reach the semi-finals where they will face either Lyon or Wolfsburg.