Last season, Lyon lost to Arsenal in the same stage of the tournament. This time, they were determined to reverse that outcome. They entered the match unbeaten in the Division 1 Feminine, leading Paris FC by 12 points.

Key players like Selma Bacha and Melchie Dumornay contributed significantly to Lyon’s victory. Their strong showing left Arsenal struggling to keep pace. Rachel Brown-Finnis noted, “They were the better team and had the better quality on the pitch.”

Arsenal had aimed for consecutive UEFA Women’s Champions League finals but fell short this time. Anita Asante emphasized that slow starts against a team like Lyon could be detrimental. Kim Little also remarked, “Lyon raised their levels today. They came out really strong.”

Lyon’s only defeat this season was earlier in the Champions League. They have lost three of their ten matches against Arsenal historically, but this win was crucial.

Key statistics:

• Lyon are eight-time champions of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
• Arsenal scored seven goals in their last match against Leicester City.
• Lyon won the Coupe LFFP in March.
• Lyon conceded only one set-piece goal in this Champions League season.

Alessia Russo leads this season’s Champions League scoring with eight goals. Observers expect Lyon to maintain their momentum as they advance further in the tournament.

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