The 2025 Women's Champions League final was settled by one goal as Arsenal wrestled the crown of Europe’s best away from the all-conquering Barcelona at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. The Gunners’ run to the final was ultimately been based on comebacks, but one chance is all they needed to win this competition for the first time since 2007.
With around 15 minutes to go, the all-important moment arrived and plenty of credit must go to Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers. It was her double substitution that work wonders with Beth Mead playing a fantastic reverse pass for Stina Blackstenius to score what proved to be the winning goal in Lisbon.
Barcelona, aiming to retain the title for a third year in a row, huffed and puffed but barring Clàudia Pina’s deflected effort that looped against the crossbar, they lacked the cutting edge as they could not find a way past a resloute Arsenal defence. Follow the Women's Champions League final back below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
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Kelly Smith praises Renee Slegers
The legendary Kelly Smith has stopped by for some media duties. Speaking to TNT Sports she credits Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers for today’s win.
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Here is the image that will be shared everywhere tonight!
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Time for the team photo including the staff members.
The legendary Kelly Smith is amongst it.
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Kim Little and Leah Williamson lift the Women’s Champions League trophy to signal Arsenal as the champions of Europe!
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Now it’s time for Arsenal to make their way to the podium, lead by head coach Renee Slegers.
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The Barcelona players have gone up for their runners-up medals.
Long time since they’ve had this feeling.
Wright and Dein in attendance
Ian Wright and David Dein are in attendance this evening. They look so proud of the team.
Williamson speaks
Leah Williamson is “so happy” with the result, says a lot of the Arsenal players had the game of their lives.
Russo reacts
Alessia Russo is in tears as she speaks to TNT Sports.
Says the team knew the team had to “suffer” against Barcelona. Praises the substitutes.
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Arsenal are champions of Europe again!