UEFA Women’s Champions League: Arsenal Pip Real Madrid 3-2 To Enter Semis

Arsenal launched a relentless second-half assault, scoring three goals in just 13 minutes to overturn Real Madrid’s 2-0 first-leg advantage and secure a Champions League semi-final clash with Lyon, winning 3-2 on aggregate. The Gunners came out firing after the break, overwhelming their opponents from the restart. Despite Real Madrid kicking off, it took only 44 seconds for Chloe Kelly to deliver a cross that Alessia Russo converted from close range, igniting Arsenal’s dramatic comeback.

Women's Champions League, quarter-final, second leg Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Alessia Russo
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Arsenal's Alessia Russo, centre, and team-mates celebrate following the Women's Champions League, quarter-final, second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Real Madrid in London.

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Womens Champions League, quarter-final, second leg Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Lia Walti
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Arsenal's Alessia Russo, right, and Arsenal's Lia Walti celebrate following the Women's Champions League, quarter-final, second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Real Madrid in London.

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Womens Champions League, quarter-final, second leg Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Alessia Russo
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Arsenal's Alessia Russo celebrates scoring their side's fourth goal of the game before being ruled out for offside during the Women's Champions League, quarter-final, second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Real Madrid in London.

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Womens Champions League, quarter-final, second leg Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Maria Mendez
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Arsenal's Alessia Russo, left, attempts a shot challenged by Real Madrid's Maria Mendez during the Women's Champions League, quarter-final, second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Real Madrid in London.

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Womens Champions League, quarter-final, second leg Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Alessia Russo
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Arsenal's Alessia Russo, center hidden, scores their side's third goal of the game during the Women's Champions League, quarter-final, second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Real Madrid in London.

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Womens Champions League, quarter-final, second leg Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Mariona Caldentey
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Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey, right, celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Women's Champions League, quarter-final, second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Real Madrid in London.

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Womens Champions League, quarter-final, second leg Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Katie McCabe
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Arsenal's Katie McCabe and Real Madrid's Athenea del Castillo, right, fight for the ball during the Women's Champions League, quarter-final, second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Real Madrid in London.

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Womens Champions League, quarter-final, second leg Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Sheila Garcia
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Real Madrid's Sheila Garcia, left, and Arsenal's Frida Maanum battle for the ball during the Women's Champions League, quarter-final, second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Real Madrid in London.

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Womens Champions League, quarter-final, second leg Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Alessia Russo
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Arsenal's Alessia Russo, right, attempts a shot on goal during the Women's Champions League, quarter-final, second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Real Madrid in London.

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Womens Champions League, quarter-final, second leg Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Steph Catley
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Arsenal's Steph Catley, right, and Real Madrid's Signe Bruun fight for the ball during the Women's Champions League, quarter-final, second leg soccer match between Arsenal and Real Madrid in London.

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