Debutant Malard breaks Chelsea duck after Real Sociedad threaten WCL shock
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Third qualifying round, first leg: Chelsea 5-2 Real SociedadGirma 29, Buurman 54, Malard 67 88, James 74; Marín 7, Marcos 59Chelsea’s sluggish start in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier against Real Sociedad will have made far from satisfying viewing for their suspended manager, Sonia Bompastor, but two goals from the new signing Melvine Malard contributed to a five-goal haul as the Blues came from behind to give themselves a three-goal cushion going into next week’s return fixture.This summer has been one of change for Chelsea – they…
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