Arsenal’s hopes of reaching the Women’s Champions League final were dashed in a crushing extra-time defeat by two-time champions Wolfsburg at the Emirates Stadium in front of a sold-out crowd.
With minutes to go in extra time, a costly error by defender Lotte Wubben-Moy gifted possession to Wolfsburg, and unmarked substitute Pauline Bremer took advantage by poking in a close-range cross.
Arsenal had taken an early lead through Stina Blackstenius, despite a potential handball in the box by Wubben-Moy that survived a video assistant referee (VAR) review.
Wolfsburg responded with goals from Jill Roord and returning captain Alexandra Popp, who had missed the first leg due to injury.
After Jen Beattie’s headed goal in the second half leveled the tie, the match went into extra time, and Arsenal fought hard to find a winner but were unable to do so.
Ultimately, Bremer’s goal proved decisive, and Wolfsburg advanced to the final, where they will face Barcelona.
The match was played in front of a record-breaking crowd for a domestic women’s game in England, with 60,063 fans witnessing a thrilling and emotional encounter that ended in disappointment for Arsenal.