Overview
- Arsenal Women face Lyon in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium.
- Manager Renee Slegers confirmed that Alessia Russo and Chloe Kelly, pivotal in the quarter-final comeback, are fit and available for selection.
- Arsenal reached the semi-finals by overturning a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Real Madrid, showcasing their resilience under Slegers’ leadership.
- Lyon, eight-time champions, bring a formidable squad featuring stars like Kadidiatou Diani and Ada Hegerberg, posing a significant challenge for Arsenal.
- This marks the first time both Arsenal's men's and women's teams have reached Champions League semi-finals in the same season, highlighting a unified club culture.