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Chelsea secures 5-2 victory over Real Sociedad in Champions League qualifier

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Chelsea secures 5-2 victory over Real Sociedad in Champions League qualifier

Summary

Chelsea triumphed over Real Sociedad 5-2 in the first leg of their Champions League qualification tie on August 27, 2026. After a first half that ended level at 1-1, with Naomi Girma equalizing Ainhoa Marin's opener, Chelsea surged ahead in the second half. Veerle Buurman gave Chelsea the lead, but the teams exchanged goals before substitute Melvine Malard scored twice, and Lauren James added a fifth late in the match. Ellie Carpenter played a key role, assisting two goals and praising the team's second-half performance after a rocky start.

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By the Numbers

•Chelsea leads 1-1 at halftime against Real Sociedad.
•Buurman, Malard, and James score for Chelsea after the break.
•Malard shines with two goals on her debut.
•Carpenter provides two assists in the match.

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1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Carpenter hails Chelsea response in Champions League win

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Ellie Carpenter praised Chelsea’s second-half response after they secured a 5-2 victory over Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Champions League qualification tie.The Blues went into half-time ...
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