Women’s Champions League: Lyon defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 on the road on Tuesday, taking a significant step toward qualifying for the Champions League semi-finals.
The record eight-time European champions, who had won Group A with a perfect record, traveled to the Group C runners-up for the opening leg of their quarterfinal match.
After Tabitha Chawinga gave the French team the lead in the 35th minute, the game quickly turned into another recurrent win.
The Malawian international had taken advantage of a defender named Linda Sembrant’s error, which gave her a clear shot on goal.
Ellie Carpenter was fouled in the box by Sarah Zadrazil, who was booked for the challenge, giving Lyon a the opportunity to extend their lead in first-half stoppage time.
However, Mala Grohs saved the spot kick after Lindsey Heaps failed to convert from 12 yards.
However, Heaps did contribute to Lyon’s second goal when it came, snagging a long ball over the top and squaring for Melchie Dumornay to score.
The rest of the game was easily won by Lyon, although Amel Majri will probably be frustrated that he was not able to increase the lead with a chance in stoppage time.
Now, going into the home leg on Wednesday, the visitors will lead by two goals. In the semi-final, the victor of the match will play either Real Madrid or Arsenal.
Data Briefing:
Throughout the game, Lyon produced 2.61 xG from 19 attempts on goal, while their hosts only produced 0.82 xG from 12 attempts and one on goal.
Lyon has now kept six clean sheets in their previous seven Champions League games, which is more than any other side in the league this season, as a result of the outcome.
They have scored in all seven of their games so far this season, giving them a total of 21 goals in the tournament.
