Chelsea vs Real Madrid LIVE: Women’s Champions League latest score and goal updates from Stamford Bridge
Sonia Bompastor takes charge of Chelsea for the first time at Stamford Bridge as the Blues welcome Real Madrid
Chelsea host Real Madrid on the opening night of the Women’s Champions League as Sonia Bompastor takes charge at Stamford Bridge for the first time.
The Champions League was the one trophy that eluded Chelsea during Emma Hayes’ hugely successful spell, with the Blues reaching the semi-finals in the last two years and the final in 2021. Unable to take the final step, Chelsea have turned to a proven winner in Bompastor, a Champions League winner as both player and coach with Lyon.
A home tie against Spanish giants Real Madrid is her biggest night as Chelsea boss so far, following wins against Aston Villa and Crystal Palace in the WSL. Chelsea’s weekend fixture against Manchester United was postponed, leaving the Blues without a match in 10 days since their 7-0 victory thrashing of Palace at Selhurst Park.
Follow updates from Chelsea vs Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League in tonight’s live blog, below
Chelsea 2-1 Real Madrid
50 mins: Chelsea trying to put the pressure right back onto Real after their strong finish to the first half.
Lauren James whips in a deep corner but Caroline Weir heads clear.
Chelsea 2-1 Real Madrid
47 mins: Chelsea looking for another quick start in the second-half as Baltimore gets the better of her opposite number down the left.
The ball gets pulled back and played into Ramirez on the penalty spot, who turns but doesn’t take the ball with her.
Moments later, Kaptein tries a shot from range which gets blocked.
Chelsea 2-1 Real Madrid
46 mins: Real Madrid get us back underway.
All to play for here.
Half-Time: Chelsea 2-1 Real Madrid
Half-Time: Chelsea 2-1 Real Madrid
Chelsea will go into the dressing room with cautious optimism as they lead Real Madrid 2-1 at half-time of their Champions League opener.
The Blues got off to a dream start as Sjoeke Nusken’s deflected header dribbled beyond Misa’s reach to open the scoring inside two minutes.
Real then began to grow into the game, enjoying the better chances for much of the opening half an hour.
However, after Nusken was fouled in the box as defenders tried to deal with a difficult bouncing ball, Las Blancas saw their deficit doubled on 28 minutes through a Guro Reiten penalty.
With seven minutes of the half to go, Real got their goal as Alba Redondo fired through the legs of Musovic, making it anyone’s game going into the second 45.
Chelsea 2-1 Real Madrid
45+1 mins: Mendez throws her body in the way of a viscious Lauren James shot, getting the wind knocked out of her.
That’ll be the last action of the half.
Chelsea 2-1 Real Madrid
45 mins: One minute of added time as Millie Bright has the ball in acres of space in the centre circle.
Chelsea 2-1 Real Madrid
42 mins: Just like that, this game has really opened up.
Play is being stretched and Real Madrid are looking to take advantage while momentum is on their side, breaking forward immediately from kick-off in search of an equaliser.
Las Blancas will feel this is the least they deserve, having enjoyed the greater share of chances.
GOAL! Chelsea 2-1 Real Madrid
39 mins: GOAL! Just when it seems nothing is getting through for Real Madrid, everything falls into place!
It’s pinball stuff in the box as Real get the ball into a danger area. It falls to Shei Garcia, whose shot deflects into the path of Alba Redondo to volley through the legs of Musovic.
Real Madrid have a lifeline. Game on!
Chelsea 2-0 Real Madrid
38 mins: Real Madrid looking for a response before half-time and enjoying a spell in the Chelsea half.
However, they’re struggling to make any headway into the box either from crosses or long-range efforts, with blocks coming in from Bronze and Nusken.
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