"Just a few centimetres, in the key moments... those tiny differentials will have felt wider than the Rhone which runs through the city."
"It was barely the thickness of a French baguette that had kept Jule Brand onside when her late winning goal for OL Lyonnes was reviewed by the VAR."
"As harsh as it may seem to criticise a team that were so close to another European final, Arsenal's defeat now enhances the prospect of a trophyless season."
"The capture of Brand from Wolfsburg is paying off in spades and several of their other summer signings."
The match was defined by fine margins, with OL Lyonnes winning against Arsenal. Jule Brand's late goal was validated by VAR, while Arsenal's Daphne van Domselaar's early penalty save was retaken and scored by Wendie Renard. Despite Arsenal's strong performance, Lyonnes were deemed worthy winners, bolstered by the return of key players like Melchie Dumornay and Selma Bacha. Arsenal's defeat raises concerns about a trophyless season after earlier exits from domestic cups, although they remain a strong team compared to last season.
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