Arsenal Women crowned champions of Europe for first time since 2007

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Arsenal Women have claimed their second UEFA Women’s Champions League title, defeating Barcelona 1-0 in a tense final in Lisbon. It’s their first European crown since 2007 and a landmark moment for a side that has steadily rebuilt itself into a continental powerhouse.

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00:00Arsenal women have claimed their second UEFA Women's Champions League title, defeating

00:06Barcelona 1-0 in a tenth final in Lisbon.

00:10It's their first European crown since 2007 and a landmark moment for a side that has

00:15steadily rebuilt itself into a continental powerhouse.

00:21The winning goal came in the 75th minute through Steiner Blacksternis, who latched onto a perfectly

00:26weighted reverse path from Beth Mead, before coolly finishing beyond Barcelona goalkeeper

00:32Cata Cole.

00:34It was a moment of clinical quality in a match largely controlled by the Spanish side in

00:39terms of possession, but Arsenal well organised and composed defended with incredible discipline.

00:46Leah Williamson was outstanding at the heart of the back line, while goalkeeper Manuela

00:51Zinsberger produced several key stops to preserve the clean sheet.

00:57The victory capped off a remarkable turnaround under head coach Rennie Sligas, who only took

01:02charge in October 2024.

01:05A tactical discipline, man management and ability to get the best out of a talented but previously

01:11inconsistent squad have transformed Arsenal's fortunes.

01:16Tonight and enjoy the moment and then there's some time off and there's Euros and other national

01:22team camps and then we come back and I'm so excited about more with this team.

01:29Back in North London, thousands of fans gathered at the Emirates to welcome their heroes home.

01:35There was music, fireworks and emotional speeches as players and staff celebrated a title that

01:41many felt was years in the making.

01:45The triumph ended a 18 year wait for European glory and confirmed Arsenal's place back at

01:50the top of the women's football table.

01:53It's also represented a major boost in the English game with hopes that more WSL clubs will

01:58follow Arsenal's lead in competing consistently on the biggest stage.

02:04Arsenal's win is a fitting reward for months of grit, belief and smart leadership and one that

02:10may just be the start of another golden era.

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