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Arsenal Women Host Lyon in Champions League Semi-Final First Leg

Renee Slegers leads a resurgent Arsenal side, bolstered by the return of key players, against eight-time champions Lyon at a packed Emirates Stadium.

Soccer Football - Women's Champions League - Semi Final - First Leg - Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 19, 2025 Arsenal fans outside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Soccer Football - Women's Champions League - Semi Final - First Leg - Arsenal v Olympique Lyonnais - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 19, 2025 Arsenal's Leah Williamson in action with Olympique Lyonnais' Melchie Dumornay REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Overview

  • Arsenal face Lyon in the first leg of the Women’s Champions League semi-final, aiming for their first European title since 2007.
  • Manager Renee Slegers has transformed Arsenal's season, guiding the team to 22 wins in 27 matches since taking charge in October 2024.
  • Key forwards Alessia Russo and Chloe Kelly have recovered from injuries and are fit to play, while goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar remains sidelined.
  • The Emirates Stadium, hosting the match, has become a fortress for Arsenal, with the team winning their last eight games there by an aggregate score of 31-2.
  • Lyon, led by former Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro, bring a formidable squad and an unbeaten season in Europe, making them a tough opponent.