Arsenal Women aim to defend their Champions League title while Lyon Women seek redemption after last season’s semi-final defeat. The teams face off at Groupama Stadium, with Arsenal leading 2-1 on aggregate.
Lyon Women have a strong home record this season, winning all 17 matches and keeping clean sheets in the last 11. They are unbeaten in their domestic league, leading by 12 points over Paris FC. However, they have lost three of their ten Champions League matches against Arsenal.
In contrast, Arsenal Women have won their last two matches in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. They are looking to reach the final for consecutive seasons. Alessia Russo is the joint leading scorer in this season’s Champions League with eight goals.
Key statistics:
- Aggregate score: Arsenal 2-1 Lyon
- Lyon’s home win streak: 17 matches
- Clean sheets in Lyon’s last home games: 11
- Arsenal’s away wins against Lyon: Last two matches
The match will be officiated by Italian referee Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi. Jonatan Giraldez, coach of Lyon, emphasized the need for possession and high pressure. “We want to have the possession and apply high pressure,” he stated.
Last season, Lyon defeated Arsenal 3-1 at this stage before losing 4-1 at home in the second leg. Now, they risk elimination again by the same opponent in consecutive seasons.
Renee Slegers of Arsenal remarked, “We have to earn the right again from the very start.” This match carries significant weight for both teams as they strive for glory in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
