Semi-final fixtures for the Women’s Champions League are set! Look forward to exciting rematches of last year’s semifinal rounds, featuring Chelsea, Barcelona, Arsenal and Lyon. The first leg of the semi-final between Chelsea and Barcelona will begin on April 20. Catch all of the action live from the Estadi Johan Cruyff in Spain! On the other hand, Arsenal return to action against Lyon, the first leg of which will take place at the Emirates Stadium on April 19. Each of the English clubs is extremely motivated and determined to win and earn their place in the final. The final will be played on May 24 at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon.
Chelsea’s road to the semi-finals featured a dramatic second-leg comeback against Manchester City. Having lost the first leg 2-0, they won through on away goals with a 3-2 aggregate victory. This performance sees Chelsea remain on course for a historic Quadruple in Sonia Bompastor’s first season in west London. The return leg against Barcelona comes at Stamford Bridge on April 27. Get ready for what should be an exciting matchup!
Like so many things in football, Barcelona is known for the big Champions League matches at Camp Nou. For this matchup, they’ll be playing at the Estadi Johan Cruyff as their famous stadium is under renovation. The relatively small venue of 6,000 fans will make for an even more intimate and electric atmosphere to this monumental clash.
Arsenal are going to the semi-finals! This is a remarkable accomplishment that they capped with an impressive 3-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium, winning 3-2 on aggregate. The second leg, known as the return leg, against Lyon is scheduled at Groupama Stadium on April 27. Arsenal will have a stern test against a Lyon side that has had the utmost success in the competition throughout the years.
Both Chelsea and Arsenal are poised to bring their A-game to these critical fixtures. Those results will determine which teams advance to the grand finale in Lisbon. Over there, they’ll slug it out for the right to call themselves Women’s Champions League champions!
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