Thank you for joining me this evening for Arsenal’s famous comeback against Real Madrid which has sent them to the Women’s Champions League semi-finals. Alessia Russo scored two and Mariona Caldentey added another but it was Chloe Kelly who sparked the attacking life into the team this evening. To catch up on all the action, have a read of the report below. I will be back tomorrow night to take you through the second leg between Chelsea and Manchester City. See you then.

There will be a nice reunion for Arsenal in the semi-final too as their former manager Joe Montemurro, the last boss to win the WSL with the Gunners, is now in charge of Lyon.

Arsenal got the job done and overturned their 2-0deficit to secure their semi-final spot but can Chelsea do the same? The Blues are 2-0 down to rivals Manchester City and the two English clubs will battle it out tomorrow night to see who goes through.

A recap for Arsenal fans if you are wondering if Lyon are still a powerhouse in Europe, they beat an in-form Bayern Munich 6-1 across two legs in the quarter-finals. So the battle in the semi-finals is going to be an interesting one.

North London forever is booming over the speakers at the Emirates. The fans have stayed behind, lifting their scarves in the air for that one.

The celebrations on the pitch show exactly what this means to the Gunners and their manager Renee Slegers. The smiles are clear, Russo looks emotional. A special work for Kelly who was absolutely astounding this evening.

90 + 6 min: What a famous night at the Emirates this will be if Arsenal can see this out. They will not get much of a breather either as eight-time winners Lyon wait for them in the semis.

90 + 5 min: The corner is whipped in but it’s out for another corner. It comes in again but Arsenal do well to repel it. My heart is in my mouth at every moment right now.

90 + 4 min: That is exactly what I was talking about, Caicedo gets a good run away and into the box she goes. She pops a shot in but Van Domselaar, who has not really been troubled tonight, saves really well. Real Madrid corner to come.

90 + 2 min: Arsenal are still pushing for a fourth, showing their confidence at the moment but they cannot switch off for a second. A slip and this is heading to extra time.

90 min: There will be six minutes added, Real Madrid can quite literally hear the clock ticking. Little is off for Blackstenius.

89 min: Russo thought she had her hat-trick again but it is ruled offside immediately. It was a great finish too.

88 min: If Real Madrid are going to do something, they need to do it now. They are yet to throw a good attacking punch in this leg and their time is running out.

86 min: McCabe is back to her feet but she is limping. She goes to the sidelines but she does re-enter the pitch.

85 min: The set piece is taken by Mead and goes for goal herself but it is just wide. McCabe is down injured here and she is in some pain, needing treatment.

83 min: It is all still Arsenal, Real Madrid cannot get a look in at all. Foord wins a free kick. There is a stadium announcement of 22,517 supporters in the crowd which is a new record attendance for a Women’s Champions League quarter-final in England. What a night for Arsenal.

82 min: Russo is met in the box, she is crowded but does enough to win a corner. The delivery is pin point, it comes to Russo who gets a head to it but it bounces wide. It had half the crowd on their feet, it was that close. Then some loose defence from Real Madrid see Russo pounce but Misa makes a great save.

80 min: McCabe sends it in but Misa collects.

80 min: Arsenal win a free kick high up the pitch and Mead is the taker. It’s a good delivery but also a lovely bit of defending from Lakrar – she has been one of Real Madrid’s best players this evening. The defence does concede a corner though.

78 min: Real Madrid just need one goal to send this to extra time, they are more than capable of scoring it but they just need to dent Arsenal’s momentum because everything is going their way.

77 min: Russo wants her hat-trick, she is in the box again but she can’t latch onto it. It looks as though Mead was offside in the build-up anyway. Real Madrid now make a triple change with Carmona, Angeldahl, Bruun for Redondo, Feller, Yasmim

75 min: Confirmation that the goal was ruled out for an offside but it was Kelly on the far side rather than Russo. There was a bit of a break in play as Caldentey went down but she is okay to continue.

73 min: Arsenal make changes with Maanum and Kelly for Walti and Mead on. What a game from Kelly.

Russo has been in all the right areas tonight and has been pushing for the hat-trick, she more than deserves that. VAR are checking this for offside but it is marginal if it is ruled out.

70 min: Arsenal’s game management is really coming into play now. They are definitely still pressing for another goal but they are taking their time on the ball and when it comes to set pieces they are eking out every second they can.

68 min: Arsenal win a corner and McCabe is the taker. The delivery is good but Arsenal crowd each other off of the ball and the chance is gone.

66 min: Real Madrid really do need to take a breath, they are rushing everything and coughing up possession where they wouldn’t have in the first half. The only trouble is, Arsenal are not allowing them any time. They have the momentum and they aren’t letting go.

64 min: This is just sensational from Arsenal. The first half they were impressive but they just didn’t have a clinical edge to score. This half all they are is clinical. Real Madrid with absolutely no response.

62 min: The ball is well delivered and it comes to Little, her header is just wide. Another close chance for the hosts.

61 min: Real Madrid’s game plan has been completely ripped up. They now need to be the next to score but they have not had a sniff of the ball this half. Arsenal still are in possession and they win a corner.

Unbelievable turnaround in such little time. Just 18 minutes ago Arsenal were 2-0 down in this tie, now they are 3-2 up. Kelly the creator of everything tonight but Russo also shining at the Emirates.

57 min: The Emirates is absolutely bouncing, their team are right back in this and they are in full voice in support as they push to see out this tie before extra time kicks in. If we still are at 2-2 on aggregate after extra time we will have penalties.

55 min: Williamson and Caicedo clashed and the Arsenal defender is down here. She looks in some pain. After a minute on the floor she is back to her feet.

54 min: The throw in goes awry and Williamson is loose with the ball, Bruun peels away but Williamson does well to get back and clear.

53 min: The Gunners are smelling blood and they want another to seal this tie. Kelly, who has been superb all game, win a throw in high up as they push for a third.

51 min: Arsenal have all the time now to find a winner in this tie, Real Madrid however now have to put their attacking boots on. What a turnaround.

Real Madrid just asleep at the wheel. They peel forward and Kelly pops in another gorgeous ball and Caldentey heads it in. Wow. Now Real Madrid the team who need to respond.

49 min: Arsenal are bang up for this, I would love to know the half-time team talk because what a way to start this second half. It will be interesting to see how Real Madrid respond. Do they still put all of their resources in defending? Or do they look to restore their two goal lead?

It is what Arsenal had been waiting for and it was a lovely ball in. Russo was waiting and immediately picked up the ball to get started once again.

A great interview with Kerolin to have a read of during half-time:

45 min: Arsenal take the ball all the way up to their end and Maanum gets an effort away but it skims across the front of goal. This game is opening up massively.

44 min: The amount of time the officials are taking to show offside is frustrating, Caicedo was clearly offside again there but they wait until she takes the shot to put the flag up. Her effort hit the bar.

43 min: My mouth is hanging open, that is the danger Real Madrid present. They break, get into the box with Angeldahl rifling in a shot but Van Domselaar saves well. The officials then pop up the offside flag but wow, that would have been quite something.

41 min: Linda Caicedo thinks she was pulled when she was on a run and on the replay she definitely was by Caldentey. The referee gives a free kick to the visitors but they will have to build from deep to come up with something. Possession then exchanges hands back and forth.

39 min: Real Madrid have one their first attacking stints with a good run from Carmona but it stalls and Arsenal clear.

37 min: Kelly crosses it in but it’s cleared for another corner. The England international is the taker once more, goes short but it comes in and Misa punches clear. Arsenal edging closer.

35 min: My goodness, Arsenal fans must be flabbergasted. the ball is pinballed around the box and Kelly gets a shot away but Misa does enough. Now Arsenal have won a corner, it is all the Gunners at the moment. They deserve a goal for all their efforts so far.

34 min: Oh my word, how have Arsenal not scored there? A beautiful ball in from Russo finds Caitlin Foord but her header is over the bar. Her landing looked painful and she is down for a moment but she is okay to continue.

32 min: Caldentey does well to win Arsenal a corner, the set piece has given the Gunners their best chances this evening. they take it short, McCabe puts it into the area but Weir clears easily.

31 min: Kelly again with a sumptuous cross, she is playing out of her skin tonight. But her teammates are not on her wavelength once more as another chance goes begging.

29 min: Arsenal are doing so well at covering potential counterattacks too, Caroline Weir was almost clear down the right but Williamson tracked back to defend.

27 min: What a delivery from Kelly as she launches a ball into the box but her teammates cannot connect, frustrating for the home side. They are continually creating chances but they just can’t finish them off.

25 min: McCabe takes the set piece but Misa plucks it out of the air. Williamson hits the deck and grabs her head but she is shortly back to her feet.

24 min: McCabe is standing over the set piece and the delivery is deep which sees Del Castillo launch it clear. It isn’t long though until the ball is back in the box but Maelle Lakrar clears but concedes a corner.

23 min: Real Madrid are growing into this one but they keep losing the ball high up and every time this Emirates crowd lights up. The fans cheer now as Arsenal win a free kick, can they score here?

21 min: Arsenal are knocking and knocking on the door but it is yet to open, Real Madrid have been impressive but the Gunners feel like they will be the first to score in this encounter.

19 min: If Real Madrid can see out this tie they will secure a slice of history as they would reach their first-ever Women’s Champions League semi-final. But there is a lot more football to play before then.

17 min: Another cross in from Kelly but again it has too much power for another chance to come and go. The Gunners just need to not rush their final pass and they will be right back in this tie.

15 min: Chloe Kelly sends it in but it’s straight out for another corner, the England international crosses it in again but it has too much on it and it’s straight out for a goal kick.

14 min: Some back and forth on possession but Arsenal still looking the much stronger side so far. Just as I type that the hosts win another corner.

12 min: It comes in and Mariona Caldentey has a header but it’s over the bar. Her head is in her hands at that miss.

11 min: Some really nice build-up play from Arsenal and Russo gets herself in a good bit of space in the box but it’s cut out, Arsenal win a corner though.

9 min: Signe Bruun gives away a cheap free kick for a foul on Katie McCabe. The Republic of Ireland international takes it herself and it eventually comes into the box, Misa reads it well though and collects.

8 min: Alessia Russo tries to pick out Fox down the right but the pass has too much on it and it’s out for a goal kick. We haven’t seen too much of Real Madrid on the ball so far, will their game plan be to park to bus and keep Arsenal out? Or to try and extend their lead? We’re yet to see a clear picture.

6 min: Adam has got in touch and said:

I hope you’re well! I just landed in Boston, USA after flying out from London earlier today, and so my snack of choice is a brioche grilled cheese with roast beef in (delicious) to hopefully stay awake...I’m hoping that the game will do that for me! What do you have on the go food-wise?

I am well thank you, I hope you are too and that your flight was smooth. The snack you have is elite and I am so jealous. I have some salted popcorn on the go right now, this game the perfect entertainment for it. Arsenal still pushing for that early goal so far but Olga Carmona is absolutely everywhere preventing chances coming in.

4 min: It is clear Arsenal want an early goal as they have been pressing in these first stages but the visitors are dealing with the attacking questions the Gunners are asking at the moment. Emily Fox so far playing so slickly.

2 min: A reminder that not only did Real Madrid beat Arsenal last week but they also beat Barcelona at the weekend in the Liga F. Yes Arsenal will be playing their hearts out tonight but they face tricky opposition.

It would be great to hear from you so drop me an email. If that’s snack chat, thoughts on the game or anything else, get in touch.

Whoever is the winner this evening between Real Madrid and Arsenal, they will face eight-time winners Lyon in the semi-final. They beat Bayern Munich 4-1 this evening and 6-1 across both legs. A strong performance from the French giants.

A great interview here with Mariona Caldentey:

Arsenal’s Leah Williamson has said: “It’s the biggest month we’ve had in terms of knockout competitions. This game is no different. I think the work that we’ve done, you can see the direction that we’re going in. We need to make results matter and count for us always, as a football club, so the focus never shifts. But we can’t think about those sorts of things. We just focus on the task at hand in the next game. And we’re always trying to win, obviously.”

Here’s a recap of last week’s action if you need a reminder:

The team news is here! Arsenal make no changes to their line-up who beat Liverpool 4-0 in the women’s Super League at the weekend.

Arsenal: Van Domselaar, Fox, Williamson, Catley, Mariona, Little (C), McCabe, Maanum, Foord, Kelly, Russo

Subs: Zinsberger, Williams, Codina, Ilestedt, Nighswonger, Reid, Walti, Cooney-Cross, Pelova, Mead, Kafaji, Blackstenius

Real Madrid, meanwhile, are without Melanie Leupolz after she was taken off injured in the first leg.

Real Madrid: Misa, Garcia, Mendez, Lakrar, Carmona, Toletti, Angeldahl, Caicedo, Bruun, Del Castillo

Subs: Laia, Sofia, Antonia, REdondo, Yasmim, Moller, Camacho, Navarro, Feller, Noemi, Dorado, Elsa.