Australian representation at women's soccer's showpiece club final looks set to be fulfilled again by Ellie Carpenter after her Lyon side secured a valuable away win against an Arsenal side featuring two Matildas teammates.
The 2-1 victory was also a triumph for former Arsenal manager, now Lyon boss, Joe Montemurro, the Melburnian tipped to be the next Matildas coach.
Though Arsenal created enough chances to feel they could get a result in the second leg in France next Sunday (0200 28 April AEST) Lyon's lead, attacking panache and experience makes them firm favourites.