Women’s Champions League Semi-Final Showdowns Confirmed

English clubs Arsenal and Chelsea have secured their spots in the 2024-25 Women’s Champions League semi-finals, setting the stage for potential historic clashes. The Gunners will face eight-time winners Lyon, while Chelsea take on defending champions Barcelona in a repeat of last season’s thriller.

Dramatic Quarter-Final Comebacks

Both WSL sides showcased resilience:

• Chelsea overturned a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Manchester City with a dominant 3-0 second-leg victory.
• Barcelona comfortably dispatched Wolfsburg 4-2 on aggregate.

Semi-Final Schedule (First Legs)

• April 19–20: Matches kick off across Europe
• April 26–27: Deciding second legs *Exact fixtures to be confirmed by UEFA.

Prize Money Breakdown 💰

• Semi-finalists: €175,000 (~£150,000)
• Final runners-up: €195,000 (~£166,000)
• Champions: €340,000 (~£291,000)

The Lisbon Finale 🏟️

Mark your calendars for May 24, 2025, when the Jose Alvalade Stadium (50,095 capacity) hosts:

• A potential all-English final
• Barcelona’s quest for back-to-back titles
• Lyon’s bid for a record-extending 9th trophy

Historical note: This is Lisbon’s second UWCL final after Wolfsburg’s 4-3 win over Tyreso in 2014.

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