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Real Madrid vs Chelsea LIVE: Women’s Champions League result and reaction as Blues draw in Spain

Real Madrid 2-2 Chelsea: Emma Hayes’ team kicked off their European campaign with a draw against the Spanish heavyweights

Michael Jones
Wednesday 15 November 2023 22:40 GMT
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Chelsea opened their Women’s Champions League campaign with a draw against Real Madrid in a contest they will believe should have been won. The Blues started as the more aggressive side but went behind in the 10th minute as Olga Carmona’s deflected effort beat Ann-Katrin Berger with the hosts’ first shot of the game.

Emma Hayes’ side responded beautifully. The upped the tempo, controlled possession and equalised just before the break through Niamh Charles’ header. As the second half began Real Madrid played higher up the pitch and occassionally piled the pressure on Chelsea’s defence.

The next breakthrough came at the other end of the pitch though as Charles lofted a cross into the box for Sam Kerr to bullet head into the back of the net. Minutes later, Athenea del Castillo was brought down by Jessie Fleming and dove into the box convincing the referee to award a penalty which Carmona smoked home to make it 2-2.

A final touch of drama arrived in the last minute of stoppage time as Charles swept the ball into the net only for it to be ruled out for offside.

Relive the action from the Women’s Champions League plus get the latest odds and tips right here:

GOAL! Real Madrid 1-0 Chelsea (Carmona, 10’)⚽️

10 mins: Against the run of play!

Real Madrid string together their first real attack at the Chelsea goal. A run and cross from the right side sees goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger boot the ball away.

Madrid recycle it quickly though sending the ball across to Olga Carmona. She strikes one from range and her effort deflects off Millie Bright.

The ball is forced wide of Berger and finishes in the back of the net. Big goal.

Mike Jones15 November 2023 20:12

Real Madrid 1-0 Chelsea

13 mins: Can Chelsea respond to going behind? The match played here last season was a close affair and ended 1-1. This game seems set up to be another tense affair.

Mike Jones15 November 2023 20:14

Real Madrid 1-0 Chelsea

16 mins: Erin Cuthbert is working the ball slickly around the edge of Madrid’s box. She wins a corner that gets whipped into the front post.

The ball comes loose on its way towards goal but Misa Rodriguez scoops it up for the hosts.

Mike Jones15 November 2023 20:18

Real Madrid 1-0 Chelsea

19 mins: Linda Caicedo makes a decent run down the left for Madrid and gets the home fans excited. She looks to take on Ashley Lawrence but losing the ball in the box.

It rolls back to Berger who boots it clear but not before Signe Brunn tries to charge her down.

Mike Jones15 November 2023 20:20

Real Madrid 1-0 Chelsea

22 mins: Chelsea have not lost since last season’s 1-0 home defeat by Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. They’ll feel confident about getting back into this match but it’s hard going at the minute.

Real Madrid’s defence looks switched on and solid.

Mike Jones15 November 2023 20:24

Real Madrid 1-0 Chelsea

25 mins: Sam Kerr makes a run to the near post as Jessie Fleming whips the ball in. Kerr flicks it on but it bounces just ahead of Fran Kirby who can’t quite reach it.

Olga Carmona tidies up for the hosts.

Mike Jones15 November 2023 20:25

Real Madrid 1-0 Chelsea

28 mins: Athenea del Castillo looks to weave her way into the box from the right but can’t get around the blue shirts of the Chelsea defenders.

Instead she offloads the ball to Oihane Hernandez who feeds a wonderful threaded pass into the right side of the penalty area. Linda Caicedo is the first to react but she can’t beat Ann-Katrin Berger to the ball.

Mike Jones15 November 2023 20:29

Real Madrid 1-0 Chelsea

30 mins: Save! Chelsea break quickly up the pitch with Kirby in possession. She carries the ball down the inside right channel before slipping it into the box.

Sam Kerr is on the receiving end of the pass. Kerr touches it forward then belts one at goal only for Misa Rodriguez to palm it wide at the near post.

Mike Jones15 November 2023 20:30

Real Madrid 1-0 Chelsea

33 mins: A free kick on the right wing is floated over to the far side of the box by Erin Cuthbert. Sam Kerr is the target but she can’t bring the ball under control and Oihane Hernandez sweeps it away.

The next attack sees the Blues win a corner but this set piece is booted clear by the hosts as well.

Mike Jones15 November 2023 20:32

Real Madrid 1-0 Chelsea

36 mins: Close! Erin Cuthbert drifts out to the right side of the pitch and is given the ball. She finds some space and swings a great pass into the middle of the box.

Sam Kerr gets ahead of her marker but misses the ball as she tries to turn it towards goal. Jessie Fleming arrives at the back post but Oihane Hernandez sweeps the ball away from her.

Chelsea are starting to knock on the door.

Mike Jones15 November 2023 20:36

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