FT: Real Madrid 2-2 Chelsea
Olga Carmona's deflected strike puts Spanish side ahead
Niamh Charles heads in equaliser for Blues, before Sam Kerr scores in second half
Carmona levels with controversial penalty after Jessie Fleming judged to have fouled Athenea del Castillo
Charles has last-gasp goal ruled out for offside
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Image source, Getty ImagesCaptain Millie Bright has praised Emma Hayes after her manager's departure for the USWNT job was confirmed on Tuesday. The defender joined the club two years after Hayes, and credits much of her development to the outgoing Blues boss.
"It has been a bit of a whirlwind [since the announcement]. Immediately, as a player and a person, I was devastated.
"I've been here nine years now under Em. I've learned so much - she is a mentor, a coach, a friend, a life coach, it's more than just playing football under her. That has probably been the biggest thing in taking my game to the next level.
"If you can play under a manager that long and keep thriving it's very rare.
"It has been a privilege to work with her for so long. We're so grateful and proud of what we've achieved but we have a full season ahead and that's what we're focused on."
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Gilly Flaherty
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast
Image source, Getty ImagesThe timing of the announcement of Emma Hayes' departure isn't great, but she is a professional and will not let it distract her from the task at hand.
Real Madrid away is probably one of the toughest games in their group so it is not ideal timing, but they are a focused and professional team.
Maybe this could be the little spur of extra motivation that they need, it could be written in the stars that they go and win it this year.
The players now know that Emma is leaving and it would be a nice fairytale ending for her and the club.
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Image source, Getty ImagesChelsea lost 4-0 to Barcelona in the 2021 Women's Champions League final
Under manager Emma Hayes, Chelsea have lifted six Women's Super League titles, five FA Cups and two League Cups, becoming a dominant force in English football.
However the closest they have gotten to European glory is one final appearance, in 2021, which ended in heartbreak at the hands of Barcelona.
After it was confirmed yesterday that Hayes will indeed take over as United States Women's National Team boss at the end of the current season, the Blues boss is eyeing a dream ending to her time at the club.
"It would be a fairytale, of course, but I didn't grow up liking fairytales too much," Hayes said.
"I'm more practical than that but I'd like nothing more than to be in a winning position with this team."
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Not sure how Emma Hayes will fare with the USWNT. There’s no denying she’s a superb manager, but there’s a huge difference in contact time between club/international football - will she have enough time to implement her playing style and deal with some pretty big egos?
Rhys
Is Emma Hayes taking a huge risk becoming the US women's manager?
That was one of the subjects that was discussed on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club, with former England captain Steph Houghton among those giving her views.
Have a watch here...
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Image source, .Managing the United States national team is widely regarded as the biggest job in women's football - so is Emma Hayes ready for the challenge ahead?
Hayes, 47, has led Chelsea to 13 major trophies in her 11 years managing the Women's Super League side but says the "time is right" to move on.
Her widely anticipated move to the USA was confirmed on Tuesday and she will join up with the four-time world champions at the end of the season, just in time for the 2024 Olympic Games.
With a new squad to manage, a major tournament on the horizon and huge levels of expectation to fulfil, it is not an easy task for Hayes - but it is one she is more than prepared for.
"This is my club and it will always be my club," Hayes said on Friday, as she addressed the media for the first time since announcing her departure from Chelsea.
It was a moment she "hoped would never come" but personal circumstances ultimately led to Hayes' decision to call time on a successful WSL career.
As a mum to five-year-old son Harry, Hayes craves family time - particularly following the passing of her father in October - and that was the deciding factor, with international management providing more flexibility than the daily demands of club football.
"This is not a selfish decision, it's a selfless decision. It's about putting first other things in my life and I'm ready for that," said Hayes.
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Gilly Flaherty
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast
Image source, Getty ImagesEmma Hayes' appointment to the US National team job is huge for both parties.
It is a loss for the WSL and for English football, because you are losing one of the greatest managers the league has ever had.
However, it is an opportunity for Emma. She has been at Chelsea near enough 12 years, she has said she feels the time is right now to leave. She has spoken about wanting to spend more time with her family, international football isn't as intense as club football.
For the USA they have had a disappointing couple of years, the Olympics are coming up. It's a perfect appointment for them.
Hayes knows the culture, she has worked out in the NWSL previously, she has a big passion to get the side back where they need to be.
These are the first group fixtures in this season's Women's Champions League.
We have two games ongoing at the moment and midway through the second half Hacken are winning 2-1 at Paris FC in the other match in Group D, while Bayern are leading by the same scoreline against Roma in Group C.
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Here is Chelsea boss Emma Hayes explaining why the "time is right" for her to move on at the end of the season.
Hayes has guided Chelsea to 13 major trophies during her 12-year tenure.
Image source, Getty ImagesYesterday it was announced that Chelsea boss Emma Hayes will be the new manager of the United States women's national team and will take charge when the Women's Super League season ends in May.
Hayes, 47, who started her managerial career in the USA, has won 13 major trophies since joining the WSL in 2012. She said her feelings for the US team and the country "run deep".
"This is a huge honour to be given the opportunity to coach the most incredible team in world football history," Hayes added.
"I've dreamed about coaching the USA for a long time so to get this opportunity is a dream come true. I know there is work to do to achieve our goals of winning consistently at the highest levels.
"To get there, it will require dedication, devotion and collaboration from the players, staff and everyone at the US Soccer Federation."
Hayes will be the highest-paid women's football coach in the world.
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Real Madrid thrashed Real Sociedad 7-1 in their previous match, last Friday.
Manager Alberto Toril makes two changes to that XI with captain Ivana Andres replacing defender Rocio Glavez and Australia forward Hayley Raso benched for Claudia Zornoza.
Real Madrid XI: Rodriguez; Oihane, Ivana, Kathellen, Olga; Toletti, Teresa; Athenea, Zornoza, Caicedo; Bruun.
Subs: Chavas, Téllez, Kenti Robles, Rocío, Maite Oroz, Raso, Møller, Feller, Svava, Olofsson, Olaya, Sara López.
Image source, BBC SportEmma Hayes makes two changes to the Chelsea side who beat Everton 3-0 in the Women's Super League on Sunday.
In defence full-back Ashley Lawrence comes in for Eve Perisset, while Fran Kirby is preferred to Jelena Cankovic in midfield.
Chelsea XI: Berger; Lawrence, Bright, Carter, Charles; Cuthbert, Nusken; Rytting Kaneryd, Kirby, Fleming; Kerr.
Subs: Musovic, Hampton, Fishel, Nouwen, Ingle, James, Périsset, Mjelde, Buchanan, Čanković, Beever-Jones.
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Hello and welcome along to BBC Sport's coverage of the Women's Champions League Group D match between Real Madrid and Chelsea.
Make sure to tune into Radio 5 Live coverage of this evening's clash in Madrid.
Build up has already begun with Katie Smith, with live commentary from Vicki Sparks and former Chelsea and England defender Gilly Flaherty from 20:00 GMT.
Links to both programmes can be found at the top of this page.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Women's Champions League is the only major trophy Emma Hayes has not won during an incredible 11 years in charge of Chelsea - losing to Barcelona in the final two years ago.
Hayes has already announced this will be her last season at the club before she becomes the next manager of the United States' team next summer.
Can she provide a fairytale ending and guide her side to Champions League glory?
They begin their campaign tonight with a tough away assignment against Real Madrid.