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Jule Brand shatters Arsenal with late winner sending OL Lyonnes into WCL final
Renée Slegers conceded OL Lyonnes were the better team after Jule Brand’s late winner settled an absorbing semi-final to end Arsenal’s defence of their Women’s Champions League title. It will be Lyonnes 12th European final, extending their own record.
TL;DR
- Jule Brand scored a late winner to send OL Lyonnes into the Women's Champions League final, ending Arsenal's title defense.
- The tie was level at 3-3 on aggregate before Brand's goal, which was initially disallowed for offside but given after a VAR check.
- OL Lyonnes were considered deserved winners, with strong performances from Melchie Dumornay and Kadidiatou Diani.
- Arsenal had an early goal disallowed by VAR, and Lyonnes took the lead through a Wendie Renard penalty.
- Alessia Russo scored for Arsenal, but Brand's decisive goal booked Lyonnes a place in the final.
- This will be OL Lyonnes' 12th European final.