Olympique Lyonnais and Paris Saint-Germain are set to clash in the Women’s Champions League semi-final this Saturday. This marks the seventh time the two teams will meet in the UWCL, with Lyon having the upper hand in past encounters. Both teams were eliminated in the quarter-finals last season by Chelsea and FC Barcelona, who went on to win the competition. Lyon defeated SL Benfica to reach the semi-finals, while PSG cruised through their quarter-final against BL Häcken.
The two clubs previously faced each other in the 2017 Champions League final, where Lyon emerged victorious after a penalty shootout. Lyon has a strong track record in the semi-finals, having always reached the final when facing PSG in previous seasons. Despite PSG’s overall advantage in past encounters, Lyon has been able to overcome their rivals in crucial moments. The upcoming semi-final is expected to draw a record-breaking attendance, with over 30,000 tickets already issued, surpassing the previous attendance record set in 2019.
The rivalry between Lyon and PSG dates back to their first encounter in the Champions League during the 2014-2015 season when PSG eliminated Lyon. Since then, both teams have had multiple face-offs in the competition, with PSG managing to eliminate Lyon once again in 2021. The upcoming semi-final is poised to be a closely contested match, with both teams vying for a spot in the Champions League final. The match is scheduled for April 24, 2024, at 7:00 PM Paris time at the Groupama Stadium.
The head-to-head record between Lyon and PSG in recent matches shows a competitive rivalry, with both teams securing wins against each other in league and cup competitions. The upcoming semi-final is expected to be a thrilling encounter between two of the top teams in women’s football. Fans can catch the action live on various streaming platforms in different countries, including DAZN, Discovery +, and others. With both teams in top form and a record-breaking crowd expected, the stage is set for an exciting and intense semi-final clash between Lyon and PSG in the Women’s Champions League.
