With the score 1-1, Liverpool captain Taylor Hinds hit the woodwork in the 90th minute as Chelsea’s quadruple dreams almost slipped through their fingertips again.
The Reds provided a tough test but ultimately caved to Chelsea’s pressure as their winning mentality shone through.
Blues midfielder Erin Cuthbert told BBC Sport that reaching Wembley is “where the club want to be” as they look to add to their silverware this season.
Having won the League Cup, Chelsea sit six points clear at the top of the Women’s Super League and have a Champions League semi-final against holders Barcelona coming up.
While Barca will punish Chelsea in ways Liverpool perhaps could not, Bompastor said her side are at the stage of the season where results are more important than performances and they head to Catalonia full of confidence.
“In this part of the season, that’s the most important and decisive moment in the season. You need to win the games, no matter the performance,” Bompastor said.
“Sometimes when you don’t perform the way you want to, but you win the game -that’s the most important.
“We are going to play the biggest team in Europe. The best way to prepare is to win for the confidence.”
