A much-changed Chelsea romped to an impressive 6-1 win over Twente to maintain their 100 percent Champions League record and all but secure top spot in Group B.
Sonia Bompastor's side could still be overtaken by second-placed Real Madrid, who they meet in the final match of the group stage in mid-December, but will finish top of the group if they avoid defeat in that match.
A strongly rotated Chelsea rolled over their Dutch visitors at Stamford Bridge, stealing the lead inside the opening two minutes through Catarina Macario, and they never looked back.
Twente briefly leveled from the penalty spot when Maika Hamano's mistake was punished by Kayleigh van Dooren, but parity lasted less than 60 seconds.
Oriane Jean-Francois was next to work her way onto the scoresheet, before Mayra Ramirez lobbed Olivia Clarke – hopelessly caught off her line – and Erin Cuthbert added a fourth.
Chelsea were less ruthless after the break – Twente have now conceded nineteen goals this season – but Sjoeke Nusken did put a deft header inside the post after a perfectly balanced shot from Hamano, and Eve Perisset scored a late sixth from a corner.
The Blues have already secured automatic qualification after a remarkable run of 14 games under Bompastor, but are now well positioned to progress to the last eight as group winners.
What's next?
Chelsea still have two games before the winter break. They travel to Leicester in the WSL on Sunday, starting at 12 noon. The Blues end their group stage clash with a trip to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, December 17.
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