Linda Caicedo shined on a rainy evening in the Spanish capital as Real Madrid beat Arsenal 2-0 in the first leg of the women’s Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday. Eight-time champion Lyon is eying the semifinals after a 2-0 win at Bayern Munich in their first-leg quarterfinal thanks to goals from Tabitha Chawinga and Melchie Dumornay.

Linda Caicedo gave Real Madrid the advantage over Arsenal before 30 minutes had passed in their Champions League clash at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. A late goal from Athenea doubled the

Arsenal introduced Chloe Kelly and Caitlin Foord in a half-time attacking reshuffle, but Caicedo was sent clear again early in the second period, only for Emily Fox to put in a crucial tackle. Just past the hour, Madrid lost Melanie Leupolz to injury, meaning a Champions League debut for 16-year-old Irune Dorado.