Women’s Champions League Final Confirmed: Arsenal vs FC Barcelona

With a stunning 4-1 comeback victory over Lyon, Arsenal advanced to the Women’s Champions League final for the first time in nearly 20 years, winning 5-3 overall.
Lyon, who finished second the year before, led 2-1 going into the second leg. But Christiane Endler accidentally gave up an own goal early in the game, which gave Arsenal the equalizer.
After this, Mariona Caldentey gave Arsenal the lead just before halftime with a masterfully performed shot. After the interval, Alessia Russo scored a third goal to increase the lead.

Arsenal’s match ended in tension after Daelle Melchie Dumornay scored for Lyon with less than ten minutes left, despite Caitlin Foord’s goal appearing to have sealed the lead. At Lisbon’s Estadio Jose Alvalade on May 24, the club will be ready to play Barcelona, the two-time defending champions.
For Arsenal, this accomplishment is especially significant because it has been eighteen years since they last made it to the Champions League final.

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Although Lyon’s performance in the game was unexpected, Arsenal’s planning and execution were excellent.

“We were unbelievable in a high-pressure moment against a top opponent,” said coach Renee Slegers, who was proud of her team’s ability to handle pressure with a strong opponent.

“How serene we were—so much effort went into this game, and I’m very pleased.”

“Happy for everybody. Ecstasy, such a unique moment. We should be grateful for these unique times while maintaining our humility and preparing for the next one.