Road to Lisbon: Arsenal vs Lyon and Chelsea vs Barcelona in Exciting Women’s Champions League Semi-Finals
Arsenal and Chelsea advance to the UWCL semi-finals, facing Lyon and Barcelona respectively. Key dates, prize money, and venue details for the 2025 final in Lisbon.
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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