Arsenal Aims for Champions League History Against OL Lyonnes in Semi-Final Clash
Arsenal target Champions League history as Lyonnes promise semi-final comeback
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Arsenal will strive to become the first British women's club to reach consecutive European finals as they take a 2-1 lead to Lyon for the semi-final against OL Lyonnes. The match is a rematch of last year's semi-final, where Lyonnes overturned a similar deficit to advance.
- 01Arsenal leads 2-1 heading into the second leg of the semi-final against OL Lyonnes.
- 02Alessia Russo is the joint top scorer in the Champions League with eight goals.
- 03Lyonnes will miss forward Tabitha Chawinga due to injury but welcome back key players Selma Bacha and Melchie Dumornay.
- 04Lyonnes aims for their 12th final and to add to their record eight European titles.
- 05The match will determine who faces Barcelona or Bayern Munich in the final.
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Arsenal will face OL Lyonnes in the second leg of the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-final, holding a 2-1 lead from the first leg. The match, taking place at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, is crucial for Arsenal as they aim to become the first British women's club to reach consecutive European finals. Last season, Arsenal triumphed over Barcelona to win their second title, while Lyonnes, with a record eight European championships, seeks to reach their 12th final. Arsenal's Alessia Russo stands out as the joint top scorer in the tournament this season with eight goals. Lyonnes will be without their speedy forward Tabitha Chawinga due to injury but will have Selma Bacha and Melchie Dumornay available. The match is expected to be a tactical battle, with Lyonnes needing to improve their defense to overcome Arsenal's confidence after a recent 7-0 victory against Leicester City. The winner will face either Barcelona or Bayern Munich in the final on May 23 in Oslo.
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