Arsenal 3-1 Chelsea: Russo Secures Commanding First-Leg Lead for Reigning Champions

Alessia Russo’s outstanding goal ensured Arsenal secured a 3-1 advantage in the first leg of their Women’s Champions League quarter-final clash against Chelsea. Lauren James’s spectacular strike briefly reduced the deficit for Chelsea, who also had two goals disallowed, but the reigning champions delivered a dominant performance at the Emirates. Chelsea struggled to match Arsenal’s intensity throughout the match.