Arsenal Cruising into the Women’s Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg After Russo, Kelly and Blackstenius Stun Chelsea

By Jamie Burford

Photo by sky sports

Arsenal head into Stamford Bridge for the Women’s Champions League Quarter Final second leg against Chelsea with a leading advantage after a 3-1 win over Chelsea. 

Goals from Russo, Kelly and Blackstenius gave the Gunners a dramatic lead over their London rivals, but the blue lions’ Lauren James hit home with a stunning goal to lessen the aggregate scoreline heading into the second leg, on the back of the men’s team falling short in the EFL cup final after a 2-0 loss against Manchester City. 

The second leg will be played at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday 1^st April.