"Arsenal opened their Women's Champions League title defence with a 2-1 defeat at home to Lyon. Two first-half goals from Melchie Dumornay cancelled out Alessia Russo's 7th-minute strike, after Arsenal had struck first blood. Arsenal started brightly, and were rewarded for their early pressure when Russo coolly slotted past Christiane Endler, following some silky footwork from Beth Mead in the build-up."
"Dumornay's double means the Haiti international has now scored 10 goals in the Women's Champions League, though this was the first time since November 2024 that she has scored a brace in a game. In what was a busy evening for the Lyon forward, Dumornay tallied the joint-highest for chances created (three) and possession won (11) of any other player."
Arsenal lost 2-1 at home to Lyon in the Women's Champions League opener. Alessia Russo put Arsenal ahead in the seventh minute following build-up play from Beth Mead. Melchie Dumornay then equalised in the 18th minute after capitalising on a loose ball and added a second shortly after by intercepting a header and striking from the edge of the penalty area. Lyon dominated possession and registered nine shots to Arsenal's five while pushing for a third. Dumornay now has 10 Champions League goals and led Lyon in chances created and possession won. Arsenal have gone four matches without a win.
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