On Thursday, Lyon showcased overwhelming dominance during extra time, securing a 4-0 victory over Wolfsburg and thereby earning their place in the Women’s Champions League semi-finals with an aggregate score of 4-1. This emphatic performance unfolded on home turf in south-eastern France, overturning the German side’s initial advantage.
Lyon to face Arsenal in the semi-finals following dramatic quarter-final encounters
The French giants will confront the reigning champions, Arsenal, in the final four. Arsenal had previously edged past Chelsea with a narrow 3-2 aggregate triumph, despite succumbing to a 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge just a day earlier, on Wednesday.
Arriving in France with a slender 1-0 lead, courtesy of their first-leg victory driven by Dutch internationals, Wolfsburg faced a daunting challenge. However, Lyon overturned this deficit through an intense and relentless extra-time display, ultimately securing a comprehensive win that underscores their formidable presence in the competition.