Arsenal v OL Lyonnes: Women’s Champions League semi-final, first leg – live

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Arsenal faces OL Lyonnes in the Women’s Champions League semi-final first leg. The match features key players like Hegerberg and Smith.

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Arsenal plays OL Lyonnes in Women’s Champions League semi-final
Arsenal's formation is 4-3-3
Key players include Hegerberg for Lyon and Smith for Arsenal

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Pre-match reading.

Arsenal (4-3-3): Van Domselaar; Fox, Williamson, Wubben-Moy, McCabe; Russo, Little, Caldentay; Smith, Blackstenius, Foord

Subs: Votikova, Borbe, Laia Codina, Maanum, Pelova, Hinds, Holmberg, Harwood

Lyon: Endler; Lawrence, Renard, Engen, Svava; Shrader, Heaps, Yohannes; Diani, Hegerberg, Brand

Subs: Belhadj, Bacha, Junttila Nelhage, Dumornay, Becho, Katoto, Egurrola, Fathallah, Sombath, Chawinga, Benyahia, Tarciane

Referee: Desiree Blanco (Sui)

It is the holders versus the competition’s most successful side, making this a rather exciting prospect for all involved. With the prospect of chasing down Manchester City in the WSL, this looks like the Gunners’ most likely source of silverware this season. Lyon have already been victorious at Arsenal this season, defeating them at Borehamwood in the league phase but the Emirates should provide a different prospect for the French side for a team who are 14 points clear in Ligue Feminine and are yet to lose in any competition all season.

The Gunners have not lost in the league since October and eliminated Chelsea in the last round of the Champions League, so will be unperturbed by the reputation of the visitors. It should make for a cracker!

Kick-off: 3.30pm BST

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Q&A

What is the lineup for Arsenal in the Women’s Champions League semi-final?

Arsenal's lineup includes Van Domselaar, Fox, Williamson, Wubben-Moy, McCabe, Russo, Little, Caldentay, Smith, Blackstenius, and Foord.

Who are the key players for OL Lyonnes in the semi-final match against Arsenal?

Key players for OL Lyonnes include Endler, Renard, Diani, and Hegerberg.

When is the Arsenal vs OL Lyonnes Women’s Champions League semi-final first leg taking place?

The match is currently live as part of the Women’s Champions League semi-final.