Returning to the basics paid off. Wednesday’s win was a more typical Chelsea: dominant, displaying their depth, growing in confidence as the match progressed, with Alyssa Thompson’s starring role acting as a reward for squad investment.

Chelsea Women will play their first home game of the Women's Champions League league phase when they play host to Paris Women on Wednesday. Sonia Bompastor 's side had to settle for a point in their European opener against Twente, while Paris FC squandered a winning position in their 2-2 draw against Leuven on matchday one.

A formidable Chelsea returned to the Champions League with their discernibly dominant style of play.An electric first half gifted a controversial penalty to Chelsea, which was converted by Sandy

In the early games, Valerenga host Wolfsburg, while OL Lyonnes will take on St. Pölten. Then Chelsea will hope to improve on their slow start against Paris FC, Barcelona take on Roma, and two of the surprise packages from the first week,