Arsenal took a 3-1 lead over Chelsea in the first leg of the Meisterliga quarterfinal. Stina Blackstenius opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, followed by Chloe Kelly to double the advantage. Chelsea pulled one back after the break, but Alessia Russo restored Arsenal's lead with a quick strike ten minutes later.
Frida Maanum was introduced in the 77th minute, and Arsenal will host the return leg on April 1. The result sets the stage for a decisive second encounter.