Madrid, Oct 9: Chelsea’s mission to finally win a Women’s Champions League title after three straight semifinal exits had a tough start in a 1-1 draw at Dutch club Twente.
Germany great Alexandra Popp was key for two-time champion Wolfsburg in a 4-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain, which wasted a series of good scoring chances in the second half.Both Madrid clubs scored six in big wins to cap the opening week of games in the new and expanded league-phase format with 18 teams.
Real Madrid brushed aside Roma 6-2 at home and Atletico Madrid raced to a three-goal lead by the 22nd minute at St. Pölten in a 6-0 win.
Manchester United beat Valerenga 1-0 at home – on captain Maya Le Tissier’s penalty kick in the 31st – where last Friday it was the first team to take points off Chelsea in the English league this season.
Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor made eight changes to her starting lineup Wednesday, and the six-time defending English champion trailed to a stunning goal against the Dutch league leader.Twente captain Danique Van Ginkel struck in the 63rd minute with a curling shot from the edge of the penalty area after an attack down the left side by Jill Roord. (AP)
