Lyon’s Jule Brand scored the winning goal in the 86th minute, leading her team to a 3-1 victory over Arsenal at Groupama Stadium. This victory secures Lyon’s place in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final.
Lyon entered the match down 2-1 on aggregate after losing the first leg. They needed a strong performance to turn the tie around.
Wendie Renard opened the scoring for Lyon with a penalty. She converted on her second attempt after an earlier miss. Alessia Russo equalized for Arsenal, bringing her total to nine goals in this competition.
Lyon regained control of the match when Kadidiatou Diani scored their second goal in the 36th minute. A corner kick from the left led to Diani guiding the ball into the net at the back post.
Brand’s late goal sealed the win and confirmed Lyon’s record-extending twelfth appearance in a Women’s Champions League final. They will face either Bayern Munich or three-time champions Barcelona.
Key statistics from the match:
- Lyon scored three goals while Arsenal managed one.
- The aggregate score before this match was 2-1 in favor of Arsenal.
- This match took place at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France.
Lindsey Heaps expressed pride in her team’s performance, noting, “It’s a little bit emotional making it to the final. I’m so proud of the team; there were so many ebbs and flows in this game.”
The final is scheduled for May 23 in Oslo. Further details about Lyon’s opponent will emerge as Bayern Munich and Barcelona compete for their place.