Malard double fires Chelsea past Real Sociedad in WCL thriller

New signing Melvine Malard announced herself with two debut goals as Chelsea came from behind to win 5-2.

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What happened. Chelsea trailed early but recovered to beat Real Sociedad 5-2 in the first leg, with Malard scoring twice on debut.

• Chelsea were without suspended manager Sonia Bompastor due to a one-match ban.
• The Blues played at AFC Wimbledon's stadium instead of Kingsmeadow this season.
• Chelsea hold a three-goal cushion heading into the return leg.

Chelsea take a three-goal lead into next week's second leg against Real Sociedad.

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