Did Arsenal Women turn the tide in their UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final against Lyon? They did, coming from behind to secure a crucial 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium.
Lyon struck first. Jule Brand scored in the 18th minute, giving the visitors an early lead. Arsenal needed to respond quickly, and they did just that. Mariona Caldentey equalized in the 58th minute with a free-kick that deflected off Ingrid Syrstad Engen into the net.
Olivia Smith then completed the comeback for Arsenal, scoring the winning goal in the second half. This marked her second goal of the match. The win was significant as it ended Lyon’s dominance over Arsenal; they had won all five previous encounters in London.
The match took place on April 26, 2026, at home for Arsenal. The team celebrated their hard-fought victory but remains focused on the challenge ahead. They will travel to France for the second leg of this semi-final.
Arsenal Women expressed their determination after the match. “We came from behind to win 2-1 at home to Lyon in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-finals,” they stated.
Next, Arsenal will face Leicester City in the Barclays Women’s Super League on Wednesday. Fans are eager to see how this momentum carries into their upcoming matches.
The second leg against Lyon promises to be another intense encounter. Arsenal will need to maintain their form if they wish to advance to the finals of the Women’s Champions League.
