Chelsea are through to the Women’s Champions League semi-finals following a monumental victory over holders Lyon at Stamford Bridge.

It was an extraordinary end to a thrilling two-legged tie after Chelsea were awarded a penalty in the final seconds of extra-time, while trailing 2-1 on aggregate.

Following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review, referee Ivana Martincic deemed Lauren James had been fouled by Vicki Becho and Maren Mjelde stepped up under pressure to fire home the spot-kick and set up a shootout climax.

Lyon’s players and staff were outraged, while the home fans were on their feet as Chelsea composed themselves to deliver the success they craved and seal a last-four meeting with Barcelona.

Berger sprinted to the corner flag in celebration after she pushed away Horan’s sudden-death penalty and her team-mates ran across to join her.

This will go down as one of the biggest victories in Chelsea’s history as they join English rivals Arsenal in the semi-finals.

Mouthwatering tie delivers in London

Eight-time champions Lyon came to London trailing 1-0 after the first leg and forced extra time when Vanessa Gilles flicked a 77th-minute corner beyond Berger.

Chelsea were beginning to tire as the game edged towards the extra period and Lyon took the lead through substitute Sara Dabritz when she drove a finish into the far corner after 110 minutes.

But Mjelde’s controversial penalty in the final seconds breathed life into Emma Hayes’ side and the Norwegian then stepped up first to convert in the shootout.

James, who had earned the extra-time spot kick, was denied by Lyon goalkeeper Christiane Endler after Berger had saved Renard’s effort.

But Chelsea’s German keeper had the final say when she dived to her right to block Horan’s strike.

More to follow.