Lyon staged a remarkable comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in the Women’s Champions League semi-final first leg, scoring three goals in six minutes to secure a 3-2 victory. The match, held on Saturday, saw Marie-Antoinette Katoto’s brace giving PSG a 2-0 lead before Lyon’s relentless pressure turned the game around.
Kadidiatou Diani, Melchie Dumornay, and Amel Majri were the heroes for Lyon as they each found the net in the late stages of the game, completing a stunning turnaround. Despite PSG’s lead through Katoto’s goals, Lyon’s attacking prowess and determination to equalize proved too much for the visitors.
PSG’s initial goal came unexpectedly against Lyon’s dominance, with Katoto capitalizing on a Sandy Baltimore run to open the scoring. Katoto then doubled the lead after the break, but Lyon’s response was swift and emphatic.
Lyon’s offensive threat was evident throughout the match, with Delphine Cascarino, Lindsey Horan, and Damaris Egurrola all testing the PSG defense. The relentless pressure paid off as Lyon’s quick succession of goals secured them a crucial advantage heading into the second leg in Paris.
The victory puts Lyon, the eight-time Women’s Champions League winners, in a strong position to progress to the final in Bilbao. Meanwhile, Chelsea also claimed a first-leg victory in the other semi-final, defeating Barcelona 1-0.
With Lyon’s impressive display and Chelsea’s narrow win, the stage is set for an exciting conclusion to the Women’s Champions League semi-finals as the teams gear up for the second legs.
Match Stats:
- Possession: Lyon 58% – PSG 42%
- Shots: Lyon 22 – PSG 13
- Shots on Target: Lyon 8 – PSG 3
- Corners: Lyon 11 – PSG 6
- Fouls: Lyon 9 – PSG 9
The next leg of the Lyon vs. PSG fixture promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for a spot in the prestigious Women’s Champions League final.
