Overview

• Alessia Russo put the holders ahead in the seventh minute, capping a bright start that faded quickly.
• Melchie Dumornay struck twice before half-time, capitalizing on a goalkeeper misplay and a misplaced pass.
• Arsenal’s run without a win reaches four in all competitions, leaving them five points off the WSL lead.
• Players acknowledged a “blip,” with defensive cohesion issues magnified by Leah Williamson’s injury absence.
• Lyonnes, retooled under Jonatan Giraldez, pressed effectively to claim early group points as Arsenal look to reset in Lisbon.