Melanie Leupolz sees funny side as blood pours from Chelsea star's face in Champions League win

Melanie Leupolz saw the funny side after being left with blood streaming from her face on Thursday night.

The Chelsea star was appearing in the Champions League quarter-final clash with Lyon when a clash with Danielle van de Donk left her bloodied.

Leupolz was on the receiving end of a hefty challenge against LyonCredit: AFP

It left her bloodied on the floor and needing treatment as blood poured from her faceCredit: AFP

The incident occurred in the 65th minute, with play being allowed to continue around her, despite the fact that she was on the floor clutching her head.

When the ball eventually went out of play, Leupolz rolled over to show blood streaming from her face following the challenge from ex-Arsenal star, Van de Donk.

The 28-year-old received treatment for four minutes on the pitch, before being replaced by Sophie Ingle in the 71st minute.

With fans concerned about the star after the match, Leupolz took to social media after the game with a light-hearted quip to reassure her supporters.

Sharing to her Instagram story, she wrote: "At least the colour of my nails are fitting."

Thankfully for Chelsea, it was a night that ultimately went their way, even if they were put through the ringer.

Despite being bandaged up, Leupolz was brought off just a few minutes laterCredit: Getty

The Chelsea star could at least see the funny side of her bloodied faceCredit: IG: Melanue-Leupolz

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Taking a 1-0 lead into the second leg clash, Lyon took the game to extra time with a goal after 77 minutes, before taking the lead in extra-time.

However Maren Mjelde scored a penalty after 128 minutes to take the match to a shootout, with goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger the hero in a 4-3 penalty shootout victory.

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