Chelsea thrash Real Sociedad 5-2 in Champions League first leg

Melvine Malard's double on debut powers Chelsea to a commanding first-leg lead.

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What happened. Chelsea came from behind to beat Real Sociedad 5-2 in the first leg of the Women's Champions League third qualifying round, with Melvine Malard scoring twice on her competitive debut.

• Malard joined from Manchester United in July and scored in the 67th and 88th minutes.
• Lauren James scored and assisted, while Ellie Carpenter provided two assists.
• Assistant coach Camille Abily took charge due to Sonia Bompastor's suspension.

Chelsea take a three-goal advantage into the second leg in Spain, needing to avoid a heavy defeat to reach the league phase.

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