Chelsea drawn with Real Madrid in Women's Champions League group

Chelsea have been drawn against Real Madrid and Arsenal's conquerors Paris FC in the Women’s Champions League group stage.

Emma Hayes’ side, beaten finalists in 2021, will also face Swedish outfit Hacken in Group D.

Paris beat an Arsenal side featuring Ireland captain Katie McCabe on penalties in the first qualifying round, on their way to this phase of the competition for the first time.

Neighbours Paris St Germain, who dispensed with WSL runners-up Manchester United in the second qualifying round, have been drawn in Group C along with Bayern Munich, Roma and Ajax.

Eight-times winners Lyon face Slavia Prague, St Polten and Brann – who beat Scottish champions Glasgow City to reach this stage for the first time – while reigning champions Barcelona were paired with Rosengard, Benfica and Eintracht Frankfurt.