His side will take a 3-0 lead into next Thursday’s knockout play-off second leg against the Madrid club, after goals from Elisabeth Terland, Melvine Malard and Julia Zigiotti secured a statement victory in Spain on Thursday evening.
The boss started his post-match press conference at Centro Deportivo Wanda Alcala de Henares by praising the professionalism and quality his team showed in difficult conditions.

“I think it was [a professional win],” Marc said. “I think that's exactly how to summarise it.
“It was difficult for both teams on the pitch. We understand they've had storms here.