Lyon took a huge step in the direction of the semi-final qualifying of the Champions League after a 2-0 win away to Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
The record eight times European champions traveled to the second place in group C for the first stage of their quarter -final draw with a record of group A.
This match soon became a routine victory for the French side, which came through Tabitha Chawinga in the 35th minute of the game.
The Malawi International had made a mistake on a mistake by defender Linda Sembrant, allowing her to be a free run at goal.
Lyon had a golden chance to move forward in the first half of the stop time after Ellie Carpenter was contaminated in the box by Sarah Zadrazil, who was booked for the challenge. The decision was checked by the VAR, but it confirmed the decision on the referee's field.
However, Lindsey Heaps could not convert from 12 meters, with Mala Grohs who save the spot kick.
Heaps, however, had a hand in Lyon's second goal when it came, however, persistent to a long ball over the top before he quadrafulates for Melchie Dumornay to stroke at home.
Lyon saw comfortably the rest of the game, although Amel Majri may feel disappointed not to have extended the leadership with a chance in stopping time at the end of the game.
The visitors are now taking a lead of two goals to the home leg next Wednesday. The winners of the draw will be confronted with Real Madrid or Arsenal in the semi -final.
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– UEFA Women's Champions League (@UWCL) March 18, 2025
Data Debrief: Comfortable Night for Lyon
Lyon generated 2.61 xg of 19 efforts on goal during the game, compared to only 0.82 xg of their hosts after 12 efforts and one on goal.
After the result, Lyon has now saved six clean sheets in their last seven Champions League matches – more than any other team in the competition this season.
They also yielded 21 goals in the competition of this season and have scored so far in all seven of their games.
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