Alexia Putellas and Melchie Dumornay boost Ballon d'Or hopes - but Mariona Caldentey and Arsenal's European dreams are over: Winners and losers from the Women's Champions League semi-finals

Thrilling Semi-finals Deliver Late Drama

With 20 goals across the four games, and late drama at the end of both ties, it's fair to say the 2025-26 Women's Champions League semi-finals delivered. Out of them emerged Lyon, the eight-time winners, and Barcelona, the three-time champions, to set up a truly mouth-watering final in Oslo on May 23.

Setting Up a Dream Final

The semi-finals are worth reflecting on as both made cases to go down as modern classics. This final will deliver a fourth meeting between Barca and Lyon in a European final.

Key Takeaways

Alexia Putellas and Melchie Dumornay boosted their Ballon d'Or hopes with impressive performances. On the other hand, Mariona Caldentey and Arsenal's European dreams are over.

• 20 goals were scored across the four semi-final games.
• Lyon and Barcelona will face off in the final on May 23 in Oslo.

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