After the first leg matches, both Chelsea and Lyon have secured leads and will be looking to defend their advantages in the return fixtures.
In the Women’s Champions League semi finals, Chelsea secured a surprising 1-0 victory over Barcelona in the first leg, but manager Emma Hayes remains cautious, emphasizing the importance of finishing the job in the second leg to reach the final.
Defending champions Barcelona, with their formidable attack led by Aitana Bonmati, are determined to bounce back after failing to register a shot on target in the first leg. Chelsea’s compact defense and strategic gameplay were instrumental in securing the win, but Barcelona is expected to play with greater intensity and pace in the return leg.
Meanwhile, Lyon faces Paris Saint-Germain in the other semifinal, with Lyon staging a remarkable comeback in the first leg to win 3-2 after initially trailing 2-0. The stage is set for intense clashes as both teams vie for a spot in the final, scheduled to take place in Bilbao, Spain on May 25.
