PARIS (Interstat) — Real Madrid CF Femenino opened its UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign with a 3-2 comeback victory at Paris FC W on Wednesday.

The hosts struck first at Stade Sébastien Charléty when Kaja Korošec scored in the 10th minute. Real Madrid responded before halftime with goals from Caroline Weir in the 39th minute and Athenea del Castillo in the 45th.

Linda Caicedo extended the lead for the visitors in the 83rd minute. Paris FC’s Maeline Mendy scored in the 89th minute to create a tense finish, but Real Madrid secured the Group Stage win. The result defied pregame projections that heavily favored Paris FC.

Six yellow cards were issued in the match. Real Madrid begins the competition 1-0, while Paris FC is 0-1.