## Lyon’s Birthday Girl Ellie Carpenter Jigs to Another Champions League Final
### Australian defender celebrates her 23rd birthday with a semi-final win.
Ellie Carpenter helped Lyon reach another Women’s Champions League final as they beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 on Thursday.
The Australian defender, who turned 23 on the day of the game, played the full 90 minutes as Lyon secured a 5-3 aggregate victory.
Carpenter has been a key player for Lyon this season, making 30 appearances in all competitions.
She has helped the French giants win the league title and reach the final of the Coupe de France.
Carpenter will now be hoping to add another Champions League medal to her collection when Lyon face Barcelona in the final on May 21.
### Carpenter’s impressive form this season has seen her linked with a move to the English Women’s Super League.
Chelsea and Manchester City are both said to be interested in signing the Australian international.
However, Carpenter is under contract with Lyon until 2024 and it remains to be seen whether she will leave the French giants this summer.
For now, Carpenter is focused on helping Lyon win the Champions League and secure a domestic treble.
The Australian defender has been a key part of Lyon’s success this season and she will be hoping to play a major role in the Champions League final.
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