Arsenal Women aim to secure a place in consecutive Champions League finals against a formidable Lyon side on May 2, 2026, at Groupama Stadium. Arsenal leads the semi-final tie 2-1 on aggregate after the first leg. Lyon must overcome this deficit to advance.
Lyon currently sits atop the Division 1 Feminine, unbeaten and 12 points clear of Paris FC. However, they have struggled against Arsenal in the Champions League, losing three of their ten encounters (W6 D1). Arsenal has won their last two away matches against Lyon in this competition.
Key statistics:
- Arsenal leads the semi-final tie 2-1 on aggregate.
- Lyon has only conceded one set-piece goal in the Champions League this season.
- Alessia Russo is the joint leading scorer this season with eight goals.
Leah Williamson returns to the Arsenal squad after injury, adding strength to their defense. Jonatan Giráldez emphasized the need for possession and high pressure during the match. He stated, “We want to have the possession and apply high pressure.” Meanwhile, Renee Slegers noted the importance of starting strong: “We have to earn the right again from the very start.”
The match will be broadcast live on BBC Two and Disney+ in the UK. Fans will be eager to see if Lyon can overturn the aggregate score in just 90 minutes. The referee for this important clash will be Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi.
