WOMEN’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2025/2026 – Dominated, the Lyonnaises were however the first to find the opening against Arsenal in this semi-final first leg. Under pressure, OL Lyonnes then fell apart after returning from the locker room, almost offering the two goals conceded on a plate (2-1).
There was a sense of déjà vu this Sunday at the Emirates Stadium. A year earlier, the Lyonnaises had won 2-1 in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals… before falling 4-1 at home. But this time, OL Lyonnes did not leave England with success. However, if you have to hang on to a sign, the score is the same. It is now up to Lyonnaises to reverse this bad operation.
Champions League (F): Lyon collapses at Groupama Stadium and gives up its place in the final to Arsenal
Champions League (F): Lyon collapses at Groupama Stadium and gives up its place in the final to Arsenal.
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Lyon is struggling to lead the way
In a first period marked by sterile phases of possession on both sides, the defenses took precedence over the attacks. The Rhone rearguard remained vigilant on the English deep play and in response, Arsenal locked down the midfield.
A closed start to the match, briefly unbridled by the opening score of Christmas Fire. The German international didn’t need anyone, except for the interception of Sleep and one-touch pass Johannes (18th). Stung, the Gunners pushed to equalize before the break. Increasing their attacks during the last ten minutes, they came up against the solid Lyon defense.
JULE BRAND OPENS THE SCORE FOR OL! 🔴🔵
She pierces the Arsenal defense alone and allows OL Lyonnes to lead 1-0 in this semi-final first leg pic.twitter.com/D1Q0gz6jsM
— the L’Équipe channel (@lachainelequipe) April 26, 2026
Distribution of gifts
Under the repeated red waves, the sanction came dangerously close for the Lyonnes. Olivia Smith thus found the small outer net (50th) then the firm hand ofEnder (54th). A penalty was also whistled by Ms. Blanco for a foul. Renard on Little before video review then cancellation, but obviously Arsenal’s efforts paid off. On a harmless free kick from Marion at ground level, Ender went through (1-1).
Christiane Endler’s huge mistake!
Arsenal comes back into the match on a harmless ball. The Lyonnaises are joined by the score, 1-1! pic.twitter.com/tlfDJqHqbA
— the L’Équipe channel (@lachainelequipe) April 26, 2026
Christmas before time for the English who inherited a second gift in the 83th while Diana had previously seen his shot crash against the crossbar (66th). A disagreement between Ender et Engen on a pass behind Heaps who benefited the indestructible Olivia Smithrewarded for her riot of energy. Lyon will not recover and this time makes the wrong move. Failure will be prohibited at Groupama Stadium.
It’s terrible for OL! 😱
Second fatal error in the match and Arsenal took the opportunity to take the advantage (2-1). The Lyonnaises cracked at the end of the match. pic.twitter.com/qhUvUgV1NS
— the L’Équipe channel (@lachainelequipe) April 26, 2026
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