Lyon vs Arsenal

Arsenal inflict defending champions Lyon with their worst-ever defeat in the Women's Champions League and dish out the French giants first loss by more than ...

Maanum gets the ball to Mead in the box but Lyon do enough to clear. 86 min: Arsenal are in full control now, they are taking their time on the ball and playing out the back. Maanum, Foord and Mead have the defending champions quaking in their boots. But they have been thumped by the Gunners and Arsenal have their first ever win over Lyon. 80 min: Lyon are trying to puncture their way into the box but they cannot find a way through. David has got in touch via Twitter and said: “It’s amazing that this is mostly the same Arsenal squad that got torn apart by Barcelona last year.” Eidevall did say this match was a measure of his team and they have definitely passed the test this evening. The magnitude of what Arsenal have just done will send waves across the tournament. 90 + 2 min: Egurrola takes a punt but Mead blocks and another cross comes in with Zinsberger plucking the ball out of the air. Becky has got in touch via email and it is clear who she supports, she says: “Speechless is definitely the word for this Arsenal performance! Arsenal have inflicted just the second home defeat Lyon have suffered in 82 matches. It is also the first time they have been defeated in the Women’s Champions League by more than one goal since 2009. Arsenal start their group campaign off with a bang with a thumping result over the defending champions Lyon.

Arsenal begin their participation in the group stage of this season's UEFA Women's Champions League with a tough tie against European champions Lyon at the ...

Steph Catley and Lotte Wubben-Moy have helped to fill the void and that could again be the case this evening. Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall confirmed in his pre-match press conference that The Gunners have no fresh injury concerns. Arsenal begin their participation in the group stage of this season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League with a tough tie against European champions Lyon at the Groupama Stadium this evening.

Arsenal put in a phenomenal performance to beat Women's Champions League holders Lyon with goals from Caitlin Foord, Frida Maanum and Beth Mead.

Damaris Egurrola (Lyon Féminines) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Attempt blocked. Vivianne Miedema (Arsenal Women) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Eugénie Le Sommer following a set piece situation. - Home20 - Shots - Away43% - Home57% - Possession Instead it was Foord who got her second with the pick of the bunch. The Euro 2022 winner and Women's Ballon d'Or runner-up was in scintillating form again, constantly getting the better of Bacha on the wing. They claimed the second goal in the 22nd minute when Blackstenius broke through, but was denied by Lyon goalkeeper Christiane Endler.

Arsenal send strong Champions League statement with a 5-1 thrashing of holders Lyon; Beth Mead and Caitlin Foord both scored twice; Frida Maanum was also on ...

The Italian side are led by former Arsenal coach Joe Montemurro and will also have aspirations to go far in the Champions League this season. It also proves that their unbeaten start to the WSL season is by no means a fluke and they can perform despite injuries. The Gunners will still have to face Lyon at the Emirates and they are expected to have some of their injury absentees back in action, plus let's not forget Juventus. Yes, it is a win of epic proportions against the best team in Europe, but it is only the first game of the Champions League group stages. Eyebrows would have been raised - or even mopped - when Arsenal were tasked with trying to make their way past Lyon in the Champions League group stages. Arsenal carried the confidence generated by an unbeaten start to their Women's Super League campaign with them into Europe.