8legs: Uefa women's champions league semi-final

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Leah Williamson is far from fully fit - but England captain is a risk worth taking for Arsenal in Women's Champions League pursuit | Goal.com UK

Arsenal beat Lyon 2-1 in the first leg of the Women’s Champions League semi-final, with Leah Williamson returning from injury to feature.
Slegers trusted the squad and reshuffled the defence to accommodate Williamson’s return.
Williamson’s return provided a new dimension in possession, with 20 accurate passes in the opposition half.
Arsenal benefited from Williamson’s long-ball range to spark attacks in the final third.
Williamson recovered the ball eight times, second only to Arsenal’s right-back in duels won.
Lotte Wubben-Moy shifted to right centre-back and Taylor Hinds debuted in the CL to bolster the defense.
Arsenal’s defense adapted to Williamson’s 45-minute return, aiming to manage minutes ahead of the away leg.
Fran Kirby praised Williamson’s threading passes and space recognition for Arsenal’s buildup.
Arsenal eye a second consecutive CL final as Williamson returns boosts title bid and continental hopes.
The return comes amid a busy schedule, with a midweek WSL match against Leicester City looming.
The tie remains open as Lyon will seek to overturn the deficit in the away leg in France.

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