Chelsea came through a thrilling opener to their Women’s Champions League campaign to start the group stages with a victory.

The WSL title holders beat Real Madrid 3-2 at Stamford Bridge.

Celtic – who are the first Scottish club to play in the competition – lost 2-nil to Twente at New Douglas Park.

Manchester City are in the group stages for the first time in three years.

They host holders Barcelona.

Elsewhere tonight, Arsenal are in Germany to face Bayern Munich.