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Chelsea and Arsenal Prepare for Pivotal Champions League Semi-Final Second Legs

Chelsea face a three-goal deficit against Barcelona, while Arsenal aim to overturn a one-goal disadvantage against Lyon with key players returning to fitness.

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Overview

  • Chelsea trail Barcelona 4-1 on aggregate and must achieve an unprecedented comeback to reach the final, as no team has overturned a three-goal deficit in the competition's modern era.
  • Barcelona hold a perfect record in two-leg ties after winning the first leg, with 17 consecutive victories in such scenarios.
  • Arsenal travel to Lyon down 2-1 on aggregate but are bolstered by the return of goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar and defender Lotte Wubben-Moy from injury.
  • Lyon, record eight-time champions, remain unbeaten this season in their domestic league and Champions League campaign, underlining the scale of Arsenal's challenge.
  • Both English sides are seeking to defy the odds and secure a place in the final, with tactical adjustments, psychological resilience, and clinical finishing emphasized as critical factors.