Overview
- Arsenal, which beat Chelsea 3-1 on Tuesday at the Emirates, take a two-goal first-leg lead in their all-London quarter-final.
- Stina Blackstenius, Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo scored for Arsenal, with Lauren James replying for Chelsea.
- Russo’s finish was her eighth goal of this Champions League campaign, which keeps her top of the scoring chart.
- Chelsea entered depleted, with injuries and fatigue reducing Monday’s first-team training to only eight outfield players and leaving a thin bench.
- The second leg at Stamford Bridge in early April will test whether Chelsea can overturn the deficit against the reigning European champions.