Chelsea needed super-sub Sandy Baltimore to avoid a first-ever defeat to Crystal Palace, coming from behind to win 3-1 at the 360 Engage Stadium.
The Blues dominated from the opening stages, having two efforts cleared off the line and forcing Pauline Payraud-Magnin into a smart double save inside the first 15 minutes. They were punished for not taking their chances, as Molly Bartrip bundled home from a corner to score Palace's first goal against Chelsea in eight games between the two teams.
Erin Cuthbert and Baltimore were introduced at the break, and from then on Chelsea were in control. They equalised in stunning fashion as Melvine Malard, moments after missing an open goal, unleashed a strike from 25 yards that left Payraud-Magnin stranded.
Malard completed the comeback, heading home after a brilliant Baltimore run that saw her beat three Palace defenders before delivering. Baltimore then got her name on the scoresheet with a late penalty to seal the 3-1 win. The result means Chelsea temporarily go top of the WSL table ahead of Manchester City's trip to Manchester United.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing