Jule Brand shatters Arsenal with late winner sending OL Lyonnes into WCL final

Renée Slegers conceded that OL Lyonnes were the better team after Jule Brand’s late winner settled an absorbing semi-final to end Arsenal’s defence of their Women’s Champions League title, sending the French side through to a record-extending 12th European final.

With the second leg level at 3-3 on aggregate after Alessia Russo’s goal for Arsenal and seemingly heading for extra time, Brand collected Melchie Dumornay’s chipped through ball and tucked a neat finish into the far corner. The goal was initially disallowed for offside but, after a three-minute video assistant referee check, the goal was given, sparking joyous celebrations at the Groupama Stadium.