Wed Apr 30 16:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Arsenal Women Face Aston Villa After Champions League High

**London, England** – Arsenal Women will face Aston Villa on Wednesday in a Women’s Super League (WSL) match, just days after their triumphant Champions League semi-final victory against Lyon. While the Gunners have already secured a top-three finish and Champions League qualification, manager Jonas Eidevall faces the challenge of balancing squad rotation and maintaining momentum.

The match, kicking off at 6pm at Villa Park and broadcast live on Sky Sports, presents a complex situation for Eidevall. Key players like Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo, and Daphne van Domselaar had fitness concerns prior to the Lyon clash and may be rested to ensure fitness for the upcoming Champions League final. The manager will also need to find the right balance between rewarding players and maintaining the team’s competitive edge.

Despite Aston Villa’s struggles this season, finishing 11th in the league, Eidevall has warned against complacency. Villa, under new manager Natalia Arroyo, have shown signs of improvement, winning their last two league matches. Arsenal, who thrashed Villa 4-0 earlier in the season, will field a starting lineup featuring Wubben-Moy, Pelova, Reid, and Blackstenius. The possibility of rotating players such as Lia Walti and Kyra Cooney-Cross into the team also exists.

Eidevall emphasized the importance of managing the team’s emotions after the high of the Lyon victory, stating his desire to channel the positive energy into the Villa match. The manager expressed his awareness of Villa’s improved form and acknowledged the challenge of motivating his squad after such a significant European victory. The match will also offer an opportunity for players vying for positions in the Champions League final team to showcase their abilities.

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