Olympique Lyonnais Overcome Wolfsburg in Extra Time to Reach Womens Champions League Semi Finals

The French team secured a semi-final matchup against reigning champions Arsenal, who progressed beyond Chelsea with a 3-2 aggregate victory on Wednesday, even after losing 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.

Wolfsburg entered the match in south eastern France holding a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, courtesy of a goal by Dutch forward Lineth Beerensteyn in Germany.

However, the eight time champions from Lyon took charge, with American midfielder Lily Yohannes scoring first after 16 minutes via a deflected shot into the bottom left corner.

Lyon had previously defeated Wolfsburg 3-1 during the league stage, yet the German outfit, who claimed back to back Champions League trophies in 2013 and 2014, resisted under sustained pressure from the home side.

Lyons goalkeeper Christiane Endler made a strong save to stop Janou Levels opportunity from near range in the 78th minute, Wolfsburgs clearest chance.

Wolfsburgs custodian Stina Johannes also stood firm against Melchie Dumornays effort in the 93rd minute, forcing the game into extra time.

Seeking their first title since 2022, Lyon asserted dominance in extra time, with substitutes playing a key role.

Dumornay tapped in from close proximity at the 102 minute mark, followed by Damaris Egurrola heading in Selma Bachas corner five minutes later.

Tabitha Chawinga sealed a fourth goal in the 119th minute.

Always competitive

Katoto and Dumornay entered as substitutes in the 69th minute, along with Tabitha Chawinga, who netted the fourth during a quick breakaway in the 119th minute.

We know the nature of these Lyon against Wolfsburg encounters, they are invariably highly competitive, remarked Lyon captain Wendie Renard.

They posed significant challenges for us with varied tactics, but we earned the result in the end.

On Thursday earlier, Barcelona crushed rivals Real Madrid 6-0, advancing 12-2 overall.

Alexia Putellas excelled on her 500th club outing for the Catalan team in their debut at the renovated Camp Nou, following their 6-2 first leg quarter final win.

The three time champions from Barca advanced to an eighth straight semi final, with winger Caroline Graham Hansen scoring twice and Putellas contributing in the dominant display.

Pere Romeus commanding team, who finished second to Arsenal last season, will meet Bayern Munich in the semi finals after the Germans eliminated Manchester United on Wednesday.

Even without vital player and long term absentee Aitana Bonmati, Barca delivered an impressive performance to thrill a crowd of 60,000, marking the fourth largest attendance in the tournaments records.