Real Madrid break Paris FC to claim first Champions win

Under the floodlights of the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium, Real Madrid women broke the deadlock against Paris FC, winning 3‑0 to claim their first Champions League victory of the 2026 season.

The merengue side, led by Colombian forward Linda Caicedo, moved temporarily into sixth place with six points after the fourth‑round group matches remain to be played.

Paris FC held the draw until halftime despite Real Madrid’s dominance, but the home side eventually prevailed through goals by Italian Arianna Caruso in the 55th minute, Dutch forward Lineth Beerensteyn in the 65th, and Caicedo in the 81st.

Group stage implications

The win ended a run of three consecutive draws in the Liga Europa, bringing the team closer to the knockout phase.

Paris FC, with only two points, now face a difficult task to reach the next stage, with two rounds left in this phase.

Coach Pau Quesada’s Real Madrid will travel to face Inter Milan on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, the 15th‑placed Paris side will meet Denmark’s HB Køge in Paris a day later.

In a separate match, Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Sweden’s Häcken, hitting the post twice against goalkeeper Jennifer Falk.

The English club’s eight points after four games make them the sole pursuer of leaders and current champions Barcelona.

Barcelona, with a game in hand, will face Arsenal on Thursday in a repeat of the 2025 final.

Lyon and Arsenal, each one point behind Sonia Bompastor’s side, could overtake Chelsea after this round.