Olivia Pagden

5 days ago | espn.com | Emily Keogh |Olivia Pagden

Lyon secured a 2-1 win over Arsenal in the first leg of the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal at the Emirates after the Gunners struggled to contain the visitors' ruthless attack -- but it's all still to play for in the second leg next weekend. The visitors struck early through Kadidiatou Diani, breaking the deadlock in the 16th minute. It was a sloppy start from the hosts who couldn't contain the pacey and unrelenting attack that the eight-time winners of the competition hold.

4 weeks ago | espn.co.uk | Olivia Pagden |Shubi Arun

LONDON -- Arsenal manager Renee Slegers praised her side's stirring comeback in their 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday. Slegers' side headed into the clash at the Emirates Stadium 2-0 down after losing in Madrid last week on a pitch that sparked controversy for its sub-par quality. Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey rectified Arsenal's shortfall early in the second half before Russo scored again to put the north London side ahead on aggregate.