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Right, as far as this live text goes that's your lot.

Thanks so much for joining me as Lyon overpowered holders Arsenal to advance to the Champions League final.

I encourage you to head to the 'report' tab to read Emily Salley's take on all of the action from out in France.

Make sure to join us here tomorrow for the second leg of the other semi-final between competition favorites Barcelona and German giants Bayern Munich.

That tie is finely poised at 1-1 after last week, so it's not one you'll want to miss.

We'll also have a four WSL games to bring you as the race for Europe next season intensifies and Man City look to close out the title.

Cheerio for now!

Before we leave you a note for the WSL2 final day as Crystal Palace look to be up automatically with a 6-1 win over Portsmouth, and Birmingham City are likely to go with them as they lead Charlton Athletic 2-0 in stoppage time.

That means the Addicks will be heading for the promotion play-off against 12th placed in WSL Leicester City.

Stick with us here on BBC Sport for all of the reaction to those results.

So, no back to back finals for Arsenal as they become the first holders since Eintracht Frankfurt in 2016 to fall at the semi-final stage.

Instead it's Lyon who advance to the final in Oslo.

That begs the question, who's going to join them?

Lyon

Lyon's Lindsey Heaps speaking to BBC Sport about getting revenge on Arsenal after losing to them in last year's semi-final: "That was always inside of us, the way we went out last year. But, new year, new team. The mentality of this group and how we came out. We knew we were going to get the job done, we were going to give everything possible to play in that final. And that's what we did."

On if she is a big fan of VAR tonight: "I am but it's also the right call."

Lyon

Lyon manager Jonatan Giraldez is the third manager to lead two different teams (Lyon in 2026, and Barcelona in 2022 and 2023) to the Women’s Champions final after Farid Benstiti and Patrice Lair, who both completed the feat with Les Fenottes and French rivals PSG.

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If you've been left a little scrambled after that intense second half then firstly same here, and secondly, why not watch back the highlights of the key moments that decided the tie?

Kadidiatou Diani's goal that had Lyon leading on aggregate, then Alessia Russo's strike that provided a lifeline for Arsenal, and finally Jule Brand's late winner that was eventually awarded by VAR.

Arsenal

Arsenal manager Renee Slegers speaking to BBC Sport: "Lyon raised their levels today. They came out really strong. They had Selma Bacha and Melchie Dumornay back in the side, who are world class players. They were really affective in certain moments. It was a very tight game, small margins, it's a semi-final Champions League. It was tight, very disappointing for us of course."

On whether Lyon deserved it overall: "Yes, they were the better team. Across two legs it was two teams with styles of football that have gone against each other."

On whether she feels pride: "It's disappointment at the moment because we were so close and we all believed we could do it, even though we went through hard times today. So when it went to 3-1, that was really tough."

On how the players are feeling: "Don't know, I spoke to a couple of players on the pitch and just said I feel gutted, they're so humble and work so hard, I wish for them all to go to a final but unfortunately this is football. A lot of disappointment in the changing room."

A word for Lyon attacking midfielder Melchie Dumornay.

She returned to the team today after missing the first leg due to fitness issues and despite not getting on the scoresheet herself she certainly made her mark.

As her heat map shows, she ran rings around the Arsenal back line and was by far the best player on the park.

Totally unplayable.

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Arsenal

Arsenal captain Kim Little speaking to BBC Sport: "There was a lot going on - a lot of stops for VAR. It was an intense game –I assume to watch as well. We are disappointed not to make final, but congratulations to Lyon."

On what boss Renee Slegers said post match: "Not much to playing group yet – we need to refocus again, we need to move on now – we are here to win football matches. We are sad that we didn’t get the win.

"I think from what it felt like in the game, [Russo's goal] it re-settled, but then it was small margins with their final goal. With the off-side I am not sure how close it was, I am assuming it was very close."

On her reflections of Arsenal's European journey this season: "Again, a special journey. We won it last year and it was such a high. We were aiming to do the same this year. We had very different games from our run last year. We will learn and hopefully be back next year."

Ellen White
Former England striker on BBC Two

Arsenal didn't manage to capitalise on Alessia Russo's goal and then let Lyon score again. It was a huge goal, they had to move again, get more people in the box, get Russo in the box but they weren't able to do that.

Arsenal

Arsenal defender Leah Williamson speaking to BBC Sport: "Lyon are a tough team to play against. They were good today and we didn't quite match that in the first half. I thought we put on a better one in the second but not enough."

"You want to win the game, takes chances and create chances and we didn't today. So yes, disappointing."

On whether the occasion too big for the players: "I think sometimes you have to give credit to another team for being on fire. This team is so humble, and they work so hard. They're my teammates, everybody gives everything. One thing you can't take away is everyone gave what they had. There's football games that go your way and arguably we should have scored a few more in the first leg maybe to give ourselves a bit of breathing space."

On the VAR decisions: "It's hard, I felt like at the start of the game the ball was in play for about two minutes in 20. With the rules... I don't think we're all on the same page with it, so it's frustrating. it was very stop start."

Anita Asante
Former Arsenal and England defender on BBC Two

You can't go into these games with slow starts and let Lyon build momentum. They rode the expectation better and got players who could cause problems into the game early.

There's contrasting scenes out on the pitch in France as Lyon players jump up and down with delight while the tears flow amongst the Arsenal squad as they gather to applaud the travelling fans.

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Arsenal

Arsenal vice captain Leah Williamson has just been speaking to BBC Sport describing the performance as "not enough". Unfortunately for the Gunners that sums things up perfectly.

We'll bring you those quotes in full shortly.

Emily Salley
BBC Sport at Groupama Stadium

Michele Kang is doing the rounds and celebrating the Lyon players.

Lyon have not won a Champions League title under her ownership.

They'll have the chance to do so on 23 May.

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Sometimes in football the statistics don't reflect the reality of what you watch on the pitch.

Well they did today.

Lyon were dominant from the off and throughout, and are well deserving of a place in the final.

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Rachel Brown-Finnis
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Two

Arsenal came here last year after overcoming the deficit to win, this time Lyon got their revenge. They were the better team and had the better quality on the pitch. Having Melchie Dumornay back was a huge boost for the team. The road for Oslo stops here for Arsenal in Lyon.

It was fine margins in the end, as a sole goal splits the holders and the outright historical Queens of the continent, but Renee Slegers and her players cannot have any arguments that the better team won out on the day.

Emily Salley
BBC Sport at Groupama Stadium

The Arsenal players look devastated as the Lyon bench runs onto the pitch to celebrate.

A cruel, cruel defeat but Lyon were the better side today.

It's all over.

Arsenal's Champions League title defence ends at the semi-final stage as they are bested by eight-time winners Lyon, who advance to a record extending 12th final appearance in their history.

In the end the French giants had too much for the Gunners, who didn't really find their best level on the afternoon.