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Real, Chelsea reach Women's Champions League quarters

2024-11-21 HKT 08:08
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  • Real Madrid's María Méndez celebrates a goal against FC Twente. Photo: AFP
    Real Madrid's María Méndez celebrates a goal against FC Twente. Photo: AFP
Real Madrid eased into the Uefa Women's Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday with a 3-2 win over Dutch side FC Twente, while Chelsea also booked their places in the knockout phase with a win over Celtic en route to their third consecutive victory.

The Dutch hosts led through Jaimy Ravensbergen's opener, but Linda Caicedo levelled on the stroke of half-time before Madrid took control with goals from Signe Bruun and substitute Alba Redondo, who scored in added time.

Twente pulled a goal back right at the end courtesy of Sophie te Brake.

Madrid are second on nine points but cannot be overtaken by Twente after winning both meetings between the teams.

"I can see Real Madrid going really far in this Women's Champions League campaign," said Danish forward Bruun.

"It has always been my dream to win trophies," she added. "This one might be the biggest, so again, we're one step closer."

Meanwhile, joining Real in the quarter-finals from the same section will be Chelsea – after they came away with a convincing 3-0 victory over Scottish club Celtic.

England international Lucy Bronze struck with a volley in the second minute at Stamford Bridge, and Dutch midfielder Wieke Kaptein's header doubled Chelsea's lead midway through the first half.

Eve Perisset added a third from the penalty spot in second-half stoppage time, as Women's Super League leaders Chelsea made it four wins from four in Group B to guarantee their passage to the next round.

"A great result. Really happy with the win, the three points, we are top of the table. It was really important to score the first goal especially really early in the game," Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor said.

"We scored three goals, clean sheet, so a perfect night again," she added.

Chelsea have won all 11 games under Bompastor, who moved to London in May after three years in charge of Lyon. (AFP)

Real, Chelsea reach Women's Champions League quarters