Lyon defeat Arsenal to book Champions League final spot
Lyon secured a place in the women’s Champions League final after a dramatic win over reigning champions Arsenal. German forward Jule Brand scored the decisive goal late in the match, sealing a 3-1 victory on the day and a 4-3 aggregate triumph. The French side overcame an early deficit and survived tense VAR checks to progress. They will now compete for their ninth European title in Oslo against either Bayern Munich or Barcelona.
Match highlights
- Jule Brand scored the winning goal in the 86th minute after a VAR review confirmed she was onside.
- Lyon had an early goal by Lindsey Heaps disallowed for obstruction following a VAR check.
- Wendie Renard converted a re-taken penalty after her first attempt was saved but ruled out due to the goalkeeper being off her line.
- Kadidiatou Diani added another for Lyon after a defensive error by Arsenal.
- Alessia Russo gave Arsenal hope with a goal to level the aggregate, but Lyon held on through nine minutes of added time to advance.
