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Eight-time champions Lyon beat Benfica and put themselves in a strong position to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Women’s Champions League.
The hosts took the lead thanks to a quiet goal from Portuguese midfielder Andreia Faria in Lisbon.
Delphine Cascarino equalized before Germany midfielder Sara Dabritz headed home the winner in the 79th minute.
The second leg will take place in France on 27 March (17:45 GMT).
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Lyon, who last won the festival in 2022, will be the favorite for the task next week.
Benfica got off to a good start with Andrea Falcon’s shot hitting the crossbar before Faria’s goal.
The winners of the draw will face either Sweden’s Hacken or Paris St-Germain in two semi-final matches.
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