"Arsenal went ahead after 22 minutes when Katie McCabe swung in a free kick and Blackstenius headed home her first Champions League goal of the season."
"Chelsea did haul themselves back into the match when James wrapped her left foot around the ball 25 yards out and watched it curl spectacularly into the top corner."
"Russo restored the two-goal advantage when she was played in by Blackstenius, flicked the ball up and volleyed past Hampton for another special goal."
Arsenal secured a 3-1 victory over Chelsea in the first leg of the Women's Champions League quarterfinal. Stina Blackstenius, Chloe Kelly, and Alessia Russo scored for Arsenal, while Lauren James netted for Chelsea. Arsenal took the lead with Blackstenius's header from a free kick, followed by Kelly's long-range strike. Chelsea had a goal disallowed for a foul, but James's stunning shot brought them back into contention. Russo later extended Arsenal's lead, marking her eighth goal in the competition this season.
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