"Alessia Russo's second-half double earned Arsenal a 2-1 comeback win against Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League. The hosts enjoyed plenty of opportunities during the first half but the former Arsenal player Caroline Weir sent the visitors ahead on the stroke of half-time with a brilliant volley. Mighty Wolfsburg overwhelm Manchester United in WCL thrashing Russo then starred for Arsenal after the break with two headed goals to help the defending champions bounce back from last week's defeat to Bayern Munich."
"Emily Fox made a solid block to turn Athenea del Castillo's strike behind for a corner but, despite their solid start, Arsenal fell behind in the 43rd minute after a stunning strike from Weir. A curling free-kick was headed by Steph Catley into the path of the Scotland international just inside the box and she smashed a volley past Daphne van Domselaar."
Arsenal overturned a half-time deficit to beat Real Madrid 2-1 as Alessia Russo scored two headed goals after the break. Caroline Weir put Real Madrid ahead with a brilliant volley on the stroke of half-time following a Steph Catley header. Arsenal created numerous first-half chances and saw efforts by Frida Maanum and Olivia Smith kept out or cleared, while Misa Rodriguez made saves for Madrid. Other Women's Champions League action featured Lyon recovering from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with Juventus, Paris FC beating Benfica 2-0, and Valerenga drawing 2-2 with St Polten.
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