Watch as Arsenal show their silky skills in UWCL action 😮‍💨

The Gunners put on a masterclass against Lyon to reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Women's Champions League

Arsenal produced a stunning performance to beat Lyon 5-1 in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Women's Champions League and reach the last four of the competition.

The Gunners were in devastating form from the start, with Vivianne Miedema opening the scoring after just 15 minutes.

Katie McCabe doubled Arsenal's lead just before half-time, and the Gunners continued to dominate after the break.

Miedema scored her second of the game in the 67th minute, and Beth Mead made it 4-0 with a stunning solo effort.

Nikita Parris pulled one back for Lyon, but substitute Frida Maanum restored Arsenal's four-goal lead with a late strike.

The victory was a major statement of intent from Arsenal, who are now one of the favourites to win the Champions League.

Miedema and Mead lead the way for Arsenal

Vivianne Miedema and Beth Mead were the stars of the show for Arsenal, with both players scoring twice.

Miedema opened the scoring with a clinical finish from a tight angle, and she doubled her tally in the second half with a header from a Katie McCabe cross.

Mead was also in fine form, scoring a stunning solo goal in the second half.

The England international picked up the ball on the left wing, skipped past two Lyon defenders, and fired a low shot into the bottom corner.

Arsenal's defence stands firm

Arsenal's defence was also in impressive form, with the Gunners keeping Lyon at bay for the majority of the game.

The Gunners' back four of Noelle Maritz, Leah Williamson, Lotte Wubben-Moy, and Katie McCabe were all in fine form, and they were well protected by the midfield trio of Kim Little, Jordan Nobbs, and Lia Wälti.

Lyon did manage to pull one goal back through Nikita Parris, but that was their only real chance of the game.

Arsenal's victory is a major statement of intent

Arsenal's victory over Lyon was a major statement of intent from the Gunners.

The Gunners have now reached the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 2019, and they will be one of the favourites to win the competition.

Arsenal will face Barcelona in the semi-finals, and the Gunners will be confident of beating the Spanish giants.