Former Arsenal head coach Joe Montemurro returns to Emirates Stadium as Lyon faces Arsenal in the Women's Champions League semi-final. Montemurro, who won two trophies during his Arsenal tenure, aims to lead Lyon to a ninth title. Arsenal, the only English team to win the competition, seeks their first European crown since 2007.
Under Montemurro, Arsenal lifted the Women's League Cup and secured their first Women's Super League title in seven years. However, Arsenal missed out on trophies in his final two seasons. Arsenal's current head coach, Renee Slegers, has led the team to an impressive attacking form, scoring 80 goals in 27 matches. Lyon, with star players like Ada Hegerberg, presents a formidable challenge. Former Arsenal defender Jen Beattie believes Arsenal can exploit Lyon's weaknesses and secure a spot in the Champions League final.