Chelsea began their UEFA Women's Champions League campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Real Madrid on October 8, 2024, at Stamford Bridge. The match saw Chelsea secure a strong lead early on, starting with Sjoeke Nüsken’s deflected header that opened the scoring. Guro Reiten doubled Chelsea's advantage from the penalty spot after Nüsken was fouled in the box. However, Real Madrid fought back, with Alba Redondo pulling one back before halftime, keeping the tension high.
Chelsea's Mayra Ramírez restored the two-goal cushion early in the second half, but Real Madrid responded again when Linda Caicedo scored a late goal to make it 3-2, setting up a nervy finish. Despite the pressure, Chelsea held on to claim all three points and start their group stage journey on a high note.
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