Arsenal Women Overcome Real Madrid to Reach Champions League Semifinals

A stunning 3-0 second-leg victory at the Emirates secured a 3-2 aggregate win, marking the first comeback from a two-goal deficit in seven years of the competition.

Arsenal Women overturned a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Real Madrid with a 3-0 win in the second leg, advancing to the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinals on a 3-2 aggregate score.
Alessia Russo scored twice and Mariona Caldentey added a header, with Chloe Kelly providing two crucial assists early in the second half to spark the comeback.
The match at the Emirates Stadium set a new attendance record for a UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinal in England, with 22,517 fans in attendance.
This marks the first time in seven years that a team has overcome a two-goal deficit in the knockout phase of the competition, showcasing Arsenal's resilience and tactical adjustments under manager Renee Slegers.
Arsenal will face eight-time champions Olympique Lyonnais in the semifinals next month, with Alessia Russo now leading the competition’s scoring charts with seven goals this season.