Stina Blackstenius struck a late winner as Arsenal shocked two-time holders Barcelona 1-0 in Lisbon to dramatically claim their second Women’s Champions League title.
Arsenal withstood a flurry of Barca chances before Swedish star Blackstenius broke the deadlock in the 75th minute when she latched onto fellow substitute Beth Mead's reverse pass in a crowded penalty area and fired a low diagonal shot past goalkeeper Cata Coll at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
Renee Slegers’s Gunners, who were making just their second appearance in the final for 18 years having won Europe's top competition in 2007, held on for a stunning victory to the delight of their 5,000 travelling fans.
The win comes against a mighty Barcelona team playing in their sixth final in seven years and who had hoisted the trophy in three of the past four campaigns. Saturday’s defeat was just their fourth loss of the season across all competitions.
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Arsenal vs Barcelona LIVE: Women's Champions League final latest updates
- Arsenal stun Barcelona 1-0 in the Women's Champions League final thanks to Stina Blackstenius's goal
- The Gunners claim the Champions League for the second time, 18 years after their previous triumph
- Barcelona were going for a third straight Champions League crown but fall short of the hat-trick
- 75' - GOAL! Blackstenius swivels and slots home to give Gunners shock lead (ARS 1-0 BAR)
- 49' - CROSSBAR! Pina's deflected effort cannons off the bar (ARS 0-0 BAR)
- 22' - NO GOAL! Paredes sees own goal after Kelly's cross disallowed for offside in the build-up (ARS 0-0 BAR)
How Renee Slegers and Arsenal masterminded the ‘game of our lives’ to take down Barcelona
02:01
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Jamie Braidwood
The game plan was prepared, the video analysis had been cut and the tactics board was set out, ready to go. The substitutes, including the two players who would combine to become Arsenal’s match-winners, had received their roles for the week before the Women’s Champions League final: they would pretend to play like Barcelona, to deploy their shape in training and replicate their attacking movements, rotations and overloads against Arsenal’s starting line-up.
Arsenal felt ready as they arrived at the Jose Alvalade Stadium. On the day of the club’s biggest game in a generation, against the best team in the world, there was a sense of calm. They were relaxed and knew the work had been done.
But having a plan is one thing, executing it is another.
Arsenal make history in Champions League thanks to the dream that never died
Sunday 25 May 2025 00:30
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Jamie Braidwood
Inspired by the past, Arsenal made more history in the Women’s Champions League and pointed the way to the future. Against the odds, and after surviving everything Barcelona threw at them, they are champions of Europe again. The only English women’s club to win the competition does so 18 years on from their previous appearance in the final, and the scoreline remained the same: Stina Blackstenius rose from the bench, was played in by another substitute in Beth Mead, and fired Arsenal to the title while dethroning Barcelona.
Arsenal’s season was in disarray in September when they lost their opening game of the Champions League group stages 5-2 to Bayern Munich and head coach Jonas Eidevall departed days later. In Lisbon, Renee Slegers could observe a season that has not just been saved, or resurrected, but will go down as their greatest ever. In their biggest game of a generation, Arsenal showed their resilience again. “You struggle together, you suffer together, you find ways to win,” Slegers said. “We’ve done that.”
Will Arsenal hold a trophy celebration after winning Women’s Champions League?
Saturday 24 May 2025 23:30
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Jamie Braidwood
Arsenal will hold a victory celebration outside the Emirates Stadium on Monday after sensationally winning the Women’s Champions League for the first time in 18 years.
The Gunners stunned holders Barcelona in Lisbon as Stina Blackstenius delivered the suckerpunch after the English side survived long spells of pressure.
The victory is Arsenal’s first European title since 2007 and they are the first English women’s side to win the Champions League since that trailblazing squad.
Now, Renee Slegers and her players will celebrate with a trophy lift in Armoury Square, which is just outside the club’s Emirates Stadium in North London.
Arsenal captain Kim Little reveals emotional significance of Champions League triumph
Saturday 24 May 2025 22:26
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Jamie Braidwood
Captain Kim Little said Arsenal had to be “perfect” to beat Barcelona to win the Women’s Champions League as the club’s longest-serving player soaked in a moment she described as the best of her career.
Little first joined Arsenal in 2008, the year after the club became European champions by winning the 2007 Uefa Women’s Cup, a success the Gunners have now finally emulated by beating Barcelona in Lisbon.
“It's very special for me,” Little, 34, said. “ I've been at the club a very long time and we have had incredible periods where we have been successful. The club won it in 2007 and I signed the year after that.”
Arsenal boss Renee Slegers reveals she predicted Champions League-winning goal
Saturday 24 May 2025 21:28
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Jamie Braidwood
Arsenal boss Renee Slegers revealed she predicted Stina Blackstenius’s Women’s Champions League-winning goal after her second-half substitute scored in the 74th minute of their 1-0 Lisbon final victory against Barcelona.
The Gunners remain the only English team to lift the trophy, doing so for a second time 18 years after they became the first as part of an historic quadruple-winning campaign.
And it was a decision by the 36-year-old head coach that proved especially prescient as Blackstenius’ fellow replacement Beth Mead provided the pinpoint pass to tee up the Sweden international.
“I was joking with Beth after the game, I was like, ‘I told you, give the ball to Stina and she will score’,” Slegers told DAZN.
“No, it’s not that easy. You do everything you can, you make decisions all the time, players on the pitch and also on the sidelines, getting the timing right.”
Arsenal hero Stina Blackstenius on her impact in the Champions League final
Saturday 24 May 2025 20:47
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Jamie Braidwood
Arsenal’s goalscorer Stina Blackstenius:
"I just can't believe it - all of it. It was such a team performance from the very beginning until the very end and I just can't believe it - we won the Champions League and we get to celebrate it . It hasn't sunk in yet.
“I'm so happy I could give a goal today. They said I should try to run in behind and try to stretch them but this is, once again, a big, big team performance. I'm so proud of our journey, how we came here and how we managed the game today."
Kim Little: 'It felt like our year'
Saturday 24 May 2025 20:27
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Jamie Braidwood
Arsenal captain KIm Little, who joined Arsenal in 2008 - a year after they last won the Women’s Champions League
“It felt like our year, and the game today was the same thing. It went our way. We played the game the way we wanted, and it went our way.
“In the other games we had two legs, so we had time to adjust. Today we knew it was one game and we had to executive our gameplan, we had to stop them and manage the space well, and the whole team did that incredibly well today, I’m so proud.”
Arsenal make history in Champions League thanks to the dream that never died
Saturday 24 May 2025 20:11
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Jamie Braidwood
Inspired by the past, Arsenal made more history in the Women’s Champions League and pointed the way to the future. Against the odds, and after surviving everything Barcelona threw at them, they are champions of Europe again. The only English women’s club to win the competition does so 18 years on from their previous appearance in the final, and the scoreline remained the same: Stina Blackstenius rose from the bench, was played in by another substitute in Beth Mead, and fired Arsenal to the title while dethroning Barcelona.
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:56
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers to TNT Sports:
"We only keep on building, keep believing on what we can do. And then we're building something really strong, keep building next season. And Arsenal want to keep winning trophies!"
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:55
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal captain Kim Little to TNT Sports: ‘It felt like our year’
"We just had an incredible run in the Champions League. It felt like our year, we played the game the way we wanted.
"In the other games, we had two legs and had time to adjust. We had one game today and had to execute the game plan, manage the space well and the whole team did that. I’m so proud.
"I’ll have sunstroke later, it was very hot! Definitely worse than England, and with this Scottish skin as well!
"We have an incredible squad, we showed that today. Especially with Beth and Stina coming on, then Lina and Lotte who saw out the game.
"To win that trophy, then to lift it with Leah – a childhood Gooner and like myself had been at the club a long time – that was really special.
"This is the ultimate for a club, but we’ve not won the league in a while, so we’re due one of them. We’ll enjoy this one first!"
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:54
Aitana Bonmatí to Catalan TV: ‘Absolutely devastated’
“I don't believe it. I just want to start the game again and do it differently. But this is football. This will serve to come back stronger next year.
“We were not as good as we usually are in the first half. We were more comfortable after the break, but I have to congratulate Arsenal for their performance. They had their game plan and they took advantage of their chances.
£Personally, this hurts me a lot. It's tough. It's hard looking at the stands and seeing all the supporters. It reminds me of Turin (when Barça lost their last final).
“It's a dead ball and we didn't defend it well. In the other area, those of us in attack have to take our chances. We're really sorry, we gave everything. We were not at our best and football penalises you when you're not. Now we have to keep working hard and what's happened in Lisbon has to serve to improve in the future.”
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:40
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal boss Renee Slegers to DAZN: ‘We've found ways to win in high-pressure moments’
"Arsenal has been working so hard and leading the way from the start.
"But you see things this season in the team and there are signs that when you are a winning team, you struggle together, you suffer together, you find ways to win.
"In critical, high-pressure moments, we've done that this season."
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:39
Arsenal boss Renee Slegers to DAZN: ‘We need fresh legs with subs’
"You make decisions all the times, with players on the pitch and on the sidelines and getting the timing right.
"But all the credit to the players and how they've dealt with this occasion has been superb.
"Fresh legs. It was really tough for the players on the pitch. It was a tough, physical game and we saw Paredes on a yellow card and we want to threaten them more in behind."
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:38
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal boss Renee Slegers to DAZN: insight into Arsenal victory
"I'm so happy for the players, staff, everyone working so hard.
"The fans travel with us everywhere, they back us, they support us. We feel so connected to them and I'm so glad we bought this to them.
"There were a few key phases in the game when we knew we had to do really well. That was the start of the game, the first 10 to 20 minutes, we knew Barcelona were going to start fast and come here confident, so we have to stop them, which we did really well.
"Then we grew into the game, we created a couple of good, open chances. At the end of the first half, they had momentum, and we knew it was going to shift.
"They are so good on the ball and they locked us down in the final third, but we defended so well in the key moments.
"In the second half, they had a lot of possession. But again, how we suffered and dealt with different phases. The players that came on for us made a difference. I'm so proud of the team."
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:37
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal coach Kelly Smith to TNT Sports: ‘More to come from this Arsenal team!’
"I can't believe it - 18 years since we last won it. Our coaching staff, it's been a hard two weeks getting the game plan together but the players absolutely nailed it today.
"We had the better chances in the first half, Barcelona came out stronger and took it up a notch. But what a squad this is!
"The nerves were awful! I didn't play the final in 2007 as I was suspended, but I had the same feelings back then! Sweaty palms, dry mouth but this team is amazing. More to come from them next year!
What's changed since Eidevall? "Just communication with the players from Renee, the relationship. She's been really honest with them!
"We knew what we had to do. Barcelona are an amazing team, we respect them, but we really believed we could win if we were all on our A-game, and we were!
On getting Russo, Blackstenius on form: "We did a lot of individual stuff, finishing across the goal, left foot, right foot stuff. It paid off because we've just won the Champions League!
"I'm sure the Emirates is rocking! I can't wait to party with the players tonight, get back on the plane and I don't know what's happening tomorrow!"
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:31
Arsenal’s impressive defensive record
Before facing Arsenal, Barcelona had scored nineteen goals over their previous three matches and had kept clean sheets in their last four games.
The match against Arsenal was the first time in forty-one games that Barcelona failed to score.
Additionally, in their last eleven matches across all competitions, Barcelona had consistently scored at least two goals per game.
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:21
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal will celebrate at the Emirates on Monday
Now it's Barcelona's turn to salute Arsenal with a guard of honour as the team heads to the podium to receive their winners' medals and most importantly lift the Champions League trophy.
Arsenal will hold a celebration in Armoury Square, outside Emirates Stadium, on Monday May 26. The public celebration will run from 11.30am to 12.15pm.
Arsenal are the UEFA Women's Champions League winners for 2025
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Saturday 24 May 2025 19:19
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Ciara Fearn
Barcelona collect their medals
Barcelona make their way through Arsenal’s guard of honour to receive their runners-up medals from UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin.
It’s an unfamiliar position for them and the players look stunned - though there are still handshakes, hugs and high fives exchanged among the squad.
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:17
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal's Leah Williamson to DAZN: ‘We made a lot of people happy today’
"I don't have the words. I joined this football club and they were winners, they won everything and all I wanted to do was represent the badge in the same way and today we went another big step towards that.
"We play football to make people happy, not to make other people unhappy. Today, we made a lot of people happy."
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:16
Arsenal's Katie McCabe to DAZN: ‘We stuck together’
"It's an unbelievable feeling... we suffered today. Barcelona are an unbelievable team, but we stuck together, grinded it out and Stina got that moment and put it away."
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:13
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal captain Kim Little to DAZN: ‘This club is incredible’
"I'm so proud of the girls. I'm so glad we've done this together.
"We came out today and did exactly what we wanted to do and executed it well. I'm so incredibly proud of this team and this club.
"This club is incredible. To be a part of it for so long is so special for me and to be here with the team tonight and lift the trophy with Leah is the highlight of my career."
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:12
Arsenal goal scorer Stina Blackstenius to DAZN: ‘The team made it possible for me’
"I'm so happy with that the goal, but this is a team performance. We have done it from the start and I'm so proud of everyone. They made it possible for me.
"It will take a moment to be like 'we actually won'. It's such a big moment and it hasn't sunk in yet."
Barcelona players in tears after final defeat
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:12
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Jamie Braidwood
Until they fell behind, Barcelona were playing the second half of the Champions League final as if they were invincible. They looked so good, and the goal felt inevitable.
Now, stunned by Stina Blackstenius, the Barcelona players are in a state of shock. They did not see defeat coming after winning the last two. There were players in tears at full-time.
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:09
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal forward Alessia Russo speaking after the game to TNT: ‘We believed from day one’
"We worked so hard. It feels amazing.
"We had to suffer a lot, There are a top side. We had to be content and happy with not having the ball, knowing our moment would come.
"When our game-changers came on, our squad wanted it so badly.
"It feel surreal. We knew we could, we believed since our journey started. It was just about doing and doing it and we did."
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:08
Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey to DAZN: ‘we made it’
"I can't believe it. Barca are an amazing team and we knew it was going to be hard. We suffered and we made it.
"We would have liked to have more of the ball. It's hard to defend all the time, but it was the game we had to play.
"We were mentally focused on that and it was perfect because we won."
On playing against her former side, Barcelona: "Really weird. A lot of emotions before and during the game, but now I'm playing for Arsenal and now I give everything to them."
Arsenal win the Women's Champions League
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:02
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Luke Baker
An incredible result in Lisbon as Arsenal become European champions
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:58
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Ciara Fearn
FULL-TIME! Arsenal 1-0 Barcelona
Arsenal have stunned the European giants to claim the Champions League title for the second time, 18 years after their first triumph. Stina Blackstenius secures her place in the history books.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:55
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 1-0 Barcelona
95 mins: Arsenal clear the corner and Caldentey drives the counter-attack. Facing her former team she keeps control, slows the play and earns a vital foul. Her experience shines through, just what Arsenal needed.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:54
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal1-0 Barcelona
94 mins: Barcelona are launching one final assault, but once again Leah Williamson is perfectly positioned to clear a cross for a corner. The referee steps in to control some tussling in the box. The corner delivery is weak and after Barcelona head it down Blackstenius clears with power.
Barcelona lose possession with a poor pass into the box but quickly regain pressure and earn another corner.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:51
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 1-0 Barcelona
92 mins: Arsenal are closing ranks now. Wubben-Moy comes on for Russo shifting to a back five. Blackstenius is flagged offside after a neat reverse pass from Mead.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:50
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 1-0 Barcelona
90 mins: Arsenal are breaking up the rhythm with regular stoppages managing the game smartly. Blackstenius causes more problems in behind but lifts her shot over. Seven minutes of added time to come. Mead draws another foul - more valuable seconds tick away.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:49
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 1-0 Barcelona
88 mins: Williamson rises to clear yet another cross as Barcelona press forward. Arsenal are winning those key first contacts in the box forcing their opponents to rely on aerial deliveries - a testament to the visitors' defensive discipline.
A collision between Paralluelo and Mead halts play earning the Barcelona forward a yellow card along with a booking for a staff member on the bench. No malice in the challenge, but Mead stays down briefly.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:45
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 1-0 Barcelona
86 mins: Since scoring Arsenal have launched a few promising counter-attacks but haven’t converted them. They must avoid losing possession near their box and risking a counter themselves. McCabe’s solid defending stands out, as Hurtig comes on for the exhausted Foord.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:42
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 1-0 Barcelona
81 mins: Foord tweaks her ankle but stays on. Williamson makes a key clearance against Bonmati’s dangerous cross who then sends another out for a goal kick.
Arsenal now focus on managing the game having withstood pressure and created the crucial goal. They must hold strong as Bonmati’s shot deflects wide.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:37
Arsenal 1-0 Barcelona
78 mins: Arsenal are just over 12 minutes away from winning their second Women’s Champions League title, but with Barcelona pressing hard those final moments will feel like a lifetime. Barca has to go big. Brugts and Engen are on.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:35
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Ciara Fearn
GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Barcelona (Blackstenius, 75)
Arsenal kept possession from a corner with Caldentey passing to Mead. Mead’s clever reverse pass caught Barcelona off guard, setting up Blackstenius, who calmly scored. The substitutes combined brilliantly just eight minutes after coming on.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:32
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
72 mins: Huge save! Blackstenius makes an immediate impact with her direct approach challenging Cata Coll and forcing an impressive low save. Barcelona quickly respond as Putellas pushes forward and Pajor narrowly heads over. The match is opening up.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:29
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
70 mins: Key clearance by Catley stops Pajor from an easy finish. Little also blocks Hansen’s shot from the edge of the box. Arsenal’s defence has been strong, but the Lisbon heat might take its toll.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:27
Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
68 mins: Arsenal bring on Blackstenius and Mead for Kelly and Maanum. Blackstenius adds pace and power, giving Slegers two strikers on the field.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:25
Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
65 mins: Batlle’s long-range shot bounces tricky, but Van Domselaar saves on the second attempt.
Arsenal push back with McCabe’s run into the box, but no penalty after a tight tackle. Kelly gets booked for an off-the-ball shove on Putellas.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:20
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
61 mins: Foord is putting in a huge effort to mark opposing players, showing real selflessness as she pushes herself to cover ground she’d rather avoid.
Meanwhile the benches are starting to stir, but before any changes - Bonmati forces a strong save from Van Domselaar. Batlle shoots just over the bar again. First Barcelona sub: Pina comes off, Salma Paralluelo comes on.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:17
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
58 mins: Barcelona’s bench reacts as a throw-in goes to Arsenal. Williamson intercepts Putellas’ pass and blocks Pina’s shot. Little also picks off a cut-back, but Arsenal’s defence is under heavy pressure.
Arsenal hold the ball briefly, though Williamson’s cross is off target. Putellas is causing trouble, but Williamson is standing firm with key challenges.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:14
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
55 mins: Bonmati and Putellas are starting to dictate play a concern for Arsenal given their ability to operate in tight spaces. Guijarro fires just wide from distance adding to the pressure. But once again, Fox steps in with a crucial interception giving Arsenal a brief moment to regroup.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:12
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
52 mins: Foord recycles possession after a free-kick is cleared, but her persistence ends in a foul. Moments later, Fox shows great awareness at the edge of the box stepping in smartly to break up Barcelona’s attack.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:09
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
49 mins: Chance! Crossbar! Pina’s deflected effort crashes off the woodwork. Arsenal breathe a sigh of relief. Barcelona had broken through on the left with some sharp passing and Van Domselaar was caught out, but the Gunners escape.
Just moments earlier Russo was awarded a foul near halfway halting what Barcelona believed was a promising counter. At the other end, Paredes picks up a yellow for a challenge.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:06
Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
47 mins: Arsenal apply early pressure to Barcelona’s build-up, but the holders work their way through it. Graham Hansen swings in a cross that Fox nods behind for a corner.
Pina then tests her luck from range after a short routine, but it’s a comfortable stop for Van Domselaar.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:04
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Ciara Fearn
Kick-off! Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
Arsenal get us back underway, scoreless so far in Lisbon.
No half-time changes. Barcelona's stars including Putellas, have been quiet so far, a big plus for Arsenal. But with over twice as many accurate passes as the Gunners, Barça’s control could become dangerous. Arsenal must keep breaking their rhythm.
Saturday 24 May 2025 18:03
Fara Williams speaking on TNT:
“Arsenal had a rocky start to the game but they’ve started to grow in confidence. You can start to see their self-belief within the team.
“You’re literally begging on the sidelines for one of these to go in and Kim Little with probably the best chance of all puts it over the bar.
“It’s coming for Arsenal. You can see the belief growing more and more as the game has gone on.”
HALF TIME! Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
Saturday 24 May 2025 17:58
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Jamie braidwood
A fascinating half in Lisbon. After a shaky start, Arsenal have grown into the final - showing the resilience to keep Barcelona at bay and even cause a few problems.
It was 0-0 at half time in last year’s final and Barcelona did not take the lead until late on when they defeated Lyon. They have that experience to know they can stay patient.
Saturday 24 May 2025 17:47
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Ciara Fearn
HT Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
45 mins: Arsenal’s intensity may be fading after a tireless first half. The heat favours Barcelona who are starting to take control. The Gunners are holding firm but their earlier momentum has waned.
Barcelona have seen more of the ball, but both sides have managed just one effort on target.
Arsenal have had the better chances in a solid first half with Williamson superb at the back. Barcelona haven’t hit top gear yet, but a big second half is likely.
Saturday 24 May 2025 17:44
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
43 mins: Kim Little does well to track a midfield run showing Arsenal’s defensive focus. Barcelona fans appeal for handball after Graham Hansen’s effort but play continues. Arsenal then enjoy a rare spell of possession in midfield.
Saturday 24 May 2025 17:43
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
41 mins: Van Domselaar isn’t punching crosses far but is managing them well. Arsenal took a moment to rehydrate before a corner, with Fox blocking a pass to Pina.
Putellas tries to break through but Foord, McCabe, and Catley have kept close, limiting her impact.
Saturday 24 May 2025 17:39
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
38 mins: Williamson briefly lost the ball but made a key tackle on Pina in the box to clear danger. Graham Hansen’s run was blocked by Arsenal’s defense and McCabe forced a corner with a tough block.
Leah Williamson also intercepted Pajor’s poor pass, preventing a shot. Mistakes like that can be costly against Barcelona.
Saturday 24 May 2025 17:35
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
33 mins: Putellas earns a corner after a challenge from Foord, who lets out a roar of determination after sprinting the length of the pitch to make that crucial block. Arsenal are handling the big stage and tough opposition with calm confidence. Aside from one tense moment in their penalty area they’ve kept errors to a minimum.
Barcelona responded well creating space for left-back Rolfo who found plenty of room on the flank. But Foord stayed alert and made a solid block to stop her low cross.
Saturday 24 May 2025 17:34
Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
30 mins: Kelly is causing havoc cutting in dangerously from the wing and Barcelona are struggling to keep track of her runs. Catley finds her and her cross is quickly met by Arsenal players before the defence clears the danger.
At the other end Bonmatí quickly reminds Arsenal of her threat. After swapping flanks with Foord, Kelly was set free down the left through some slick passing.
She delivered a low ball behind Barcelona’s defence, but Foord couldn’t connect with a shot. Bonmatí then charged toward the Arsenal box but fired straight at Van Domselaar.
Saturday 24 May 2025 17:29
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Ciara Fearn
Arsenal 0-0 Barcelona
27 mins: Chance! Maanum fires a powerful shot only to be denied by an outstanding save. Both players were superb in that moment.
After Maanum’s long-range effort, Coll had to scramble back to make a top-class stop. From the corner, Little lashes her shot just over the b
