Arsenal Women failed to reach the Champions League final after a 4-3 aggregate defeat to Lyon. The French side won the second leg 2-1 at the Groupama Stadium on Saturday to secure their progression. Per Sky Sports, video assistant referee (VAR) decisions heavily influenced the proceedings in France.
Lyon took an early lead through Ada Hegerberg before Selma Bacha added a second goal. Arsenal responded when Victoria Pelova scored to reduce the deficit, but the visitors could not find the equaliser required to force extra time. According to The Guardian, VAR overturned a penalty decision for Arsenal and disallowed a goal for offside during the second half.
Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall noted the narrow margins of the contest after the final whistle. The result means Lyon will face either Barcelona or Chelsea in the final. Arsenal turn their attention back to the Women's Super League, where they currently occupy third place in the standings, according to the Football Association.
