GLASGOW CITY have now seen first-hand what Chelsea are made of in the Champions League.

And captain Leanne Ross claims there is nothing to fear next week when the Scots attempt to overturn a narrow 1-0 last 32 first leg defeat inflicted on Thursday night.

In what was the Blues’ first foray into the tournament, a Fran Kirby screamer was ultimately the difference between the sides in Staines.

Backed by a crowd of 1100, the newly-crowned Super League champs had opportunities to add to their lead but equally at the other end City also demonstrated that they too can cause problems when given the opportunity.

Ross acknowledges Chelsea is a team filled with superstars of the women’s game, but based on the showings of both teams in the first leg, she insists Glasgow are more than capable of turning things around.

“I don’t think we fear them at all,” said the skipper.

“We have done our homework on them and have watched quite a lot of their games. They have quality all over the pitch and we know we need to stay switched on and focused for the full 90 minutes to get the result we need.

“The tie is still alive and that was our aim – to come down and take a result back that we could still fight for next week.

“I think we stuck to our game plan really well. Were maybe a bit defensive at times, but against a team like Chelsea with the players and pace they have you have to be like that at times.

“We are obviously disappointed to have lost the game but happy still to be in the tie.”

Glasgow have form for conjuring up great escapes.

Last campaign at the same stage they resurrected themselves having been down 2-0 down to Medyk Konin before overturning a 2-1 reverse in Zurich to go through 4-2 on aggregate and into the quarter-finals against PSG.

It shows City have it within themselves to turn the tide at Airdrie’s Excelsior Stadium, something Ross is seeking inspiration from.

“It will be good for us knowing we have turned ties round before. Our performance on Thursday night will also give us confidence,” she said.

“Home and away is always different. We will have a home crowd behind us pushing us on.

“In terms of Zurich and Konin, I think Chelsea are right up there. We know they are a good team but we also know we have the experience of playing in tough Champions League games.

“We have come from behind before so hopefully we can do it again next week.

“If we go to extra-time then I’ll take that because it means we have won the game over the 90 minutes.

“Hopefully if that is the case we have the legs to carry us through.”

Meanwhile, Chelsea captain Gilly Flaherty confessed she was taken aback by the standard of her team’s part-time opponents on Thursday night.

She said: “We have played Glasgow before in a pre-season friendly so we sort of knew what to expect, but they were much better than we thought they would be.

“We came out a little naïve in time. It’s our first Champions League game and we will learn from that.