Lyon secures a spot in the semi-finals of the Women’s Champions League with a convincing victory against Benfica, highlighted by Delphine Cascarino’s outstanding performance.

Gareth Southgate expressed his satisfaction with the performance of Mainoo and the rest of the team in their draw against Belgium. Despite not securing a win, Southgate was pleased with the effort and determination shown by the players on the pitch.

In other football news, Lyon cruised into the semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League with an impressive 4-1 victory over Benfica. The French side dominated the match from start to finish, securing a 6-2 aggregate victory.

Delphine Cascarino opened the scoring for Lyon in the 43rd minute, but Benfica quickly equalized through Marie-Yasmine Alidou. However, Cascarino’s second goal ensured Lyon’s progression, and Kadidiatou Diani added a late double to seal the victory.

Lyon, who have won the Champions League eight times, were in control throughout the match. They created numerous chances, with Eugenie Le Sommer coming close to scoring in the early stages of the game.

A defensive error from Benfica led to Lyon’s opening goal, as Araujo’s underhit backpass was intercepted by Le Sommer, who then set up Cascarino for a delicate finish. However, Benfica responded immediately, with Alves providing the assist for Alidou to tap in the equalizer.

The crucial goal came six minutes into the second half, as Cascarino unleashed a powerful shot from 25 yards out to give Lyon the lead once again. Benfica struggled to find a way back into the game, and Diani’s goals in added time sealed the victory for Lyon.

With this win, Lyon becomes the first team to secure a spot in the semi-finals, marking their 13th appearance at this stage of the competition.