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Arsenal Secures Women’s Champions League with 1-0 Victory Over Barcelona

Stina Blackstenius's decisive goal ends Barcelona's dominance and delivers Arsenal their first European title since 2007.

Stina Blackstenius lässt Arsenal jubeln
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Overview

  • Arsenal defeated Barcelona 1-0 in the Women’s Champions League final held in Lisbon, breaking Barcelona’s five-year streak of final appearances.
  • Stina Blackstenius scored the only goal of the match in the 74th minute, assisted by Beth Mead.
  • A VAR review in the first half disallowed an own goal by Barcelona’s Irene Paredes due to an offside call against Arsenal’s Frida Maanum.
  • The match was played in front of 50,000 fans at Estádio José Alvalade, showcasing a tightly contested and high-paced game.
  • The recovered Champions League trophy, stolen days before the final, was presented to Arsenal after their victory.