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'I was NOT happy!' - Sonia Bompastor reveals half-time team talk which fuelled Chelsea's comeback at Real Madrid to maintain perfect Champions League record

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  • Chelsea beat Real Madrid 2-1
  • Won all six of their Women's Champions League group games
  • Bompastor revealed team talk that inspired Chelsea's comeback
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Blue staged a remarkable comeback in the second half as they beat Real Madrid 2-1 to maintain their 100 percent win record in the Women's Champions League group stage and qualify for the round of 16 in first place. Caroline Weir broke the deadlock for the hosts in the seventh minute of the game as they carried a one-goal lead into half-time. Catarina Macario then converted two penalties in a span of five minutes after the break to seal a win for her team.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Despite extending their winning streak in Europe, manager Bompastor claimed that she was not happy with the performance of the team in the first 45 minutes and revealed what pep talk she used to inspire her players to stage the comeback.

  • WHAT SONIA BOMPASOR SAID

    Speaking to reporters, the French coach said: "I was not happy at half-time. I said: 'We need to be on the same page, we only have 45 minutes to achieve our goal and after you will be on your vacation so just give everything you have'."

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    WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

    The reigning Women's Super League champions will now enjoy a well-earned holiday over the winter break and will be back in action on January 12 when they face Charlton in a Women's FA Cup fourth-round clash.