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– Arsenal laid down a stunning marker for their Women’s Champions League campaign by thumping holders Lyon in France.
– Jonas Eidevall’s side comprehensively outplayed the European champions, taking a 2-0 lead with goals from Caitlin Foord and Frida Maanum.
– Lyon pulled one back through Melvine Malard, however Beth Mead restored the two-goal advantage with a powerful free-kick.
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– Quickfire second-half goals from Foord and Mead completed a brilliant win.
– The victory gives Arsenal early control of Champions League Group C, while Juventus beat Zurich 2-0 in Wednesday night’s other fixture in the pool.
WE ARE THE ARSENAL. pic.twitter.com/Ul9Zh4FRKs
— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) October 19, 2022
– Yet it is the nature of the success which will send shockwaves through European women’s football.
– Lyon had never lost by three or more goals in this competition, and had not conceded more than four in a game for 17 years before this home thrashing.
