The stage is set for a colossal clash in the UEFA Women's Champions League! Arsenal, the reigning champions, now know their path as they aim to defend their title, with a familiar European giant standing in their way.

After a dramatic victory over Chelsea, the Gunners will face the formidable Olympique Lyonnais Féminin in a two-legged semi-final. This marks a second consecutive year in the final four for Arsenal, setting up a heavyweight rematch against a Lyon side packed with world-class talent.

Mark your calendars: the first leg will roar to life at a packed Emirates Stadium on Sunday, 26 April, with a 3:30 PM (UK) kickoff. The decisive return leg is scheduled for Thursday, 2 May at 3:00 PM at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais in France.

Securing the home date was a logistical triumph, fitting into an incredibly congested London sporting weekend that also features the London Marathon and FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley. UEFA regulations, which grant the visiting team a mandatory pitch training session the day before the match, added another layer of complexity to the fixture puzzle.

This showdown promises high drama and elite football, a perfect inspiration before you gear up in your own Arsenal apparel. The journey to back-to-back Champions League finals is on!