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Russo on Target as Arsenal Earn 3-1 Win over Chelsea in Women's Champions League
- Tonight, holders Arsenal host London rivals Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium for the first leg of the Women's Champions League quarter-final, marking the first time in UEFA women's club competition history that two teams from the same city have faced off.
- Both sides currently sit outside the WSL title race, with Manchester City leading fifth-placed Arsenal by 11 points; Chelsea seeks its first Champions League title, while Arsenal aims to continue defending the trophy secured after beating Barcelona in last season's final.
- Arsenal faces significant absences, including player Leah Williamson and an Australian trio of Steph Catley, Kyra Cooney-Cross, and Caitlin Foord, who are competing in the Asian Cup, while Chelsea reports similar injury concerns, with players Millie Bright, Sam Kerr, and Ellie Carpenter unlikely to feature.
- The first leg takes place tonight, with the return fixture scheduled for next week at Stamford Bridge; viewers in the UK can watch live coverage on BBC 2 starting at 7.30pm GMT, ahead of the 8pm kick-off.
- Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor aims to capture the European glory that has eluded the club despite their successful history in reaching quarter-finals, ensuring the winner of this derby will secure a crucial advantage heading into the decisive second leg next week.
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Arsenal and Wolfsburg win first-leg matches in Women's Champions League quarterfinals
Arsenal has underlined its credentials for back-to-back Women’s Champions League titles by beating English rival Chelsea 3-1 in the first leg of the quarterfinals.
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The Straits TimesRusso on target as Arsenal earn 3-1 win over Chelsea in Women's Champions League
(Corrects typo in name in first paragraph)By Philip O'ConnorMarch 24 : Alessia Russo netted her eighth goal in the Women's Champions League this season as holders Arsenal thumped London rivals Chelsea 3-1 in the first leg of their quarter-final on Tuesday.The Gunners roared into an early lead a
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