Arsenal shock Barcelona to win women's Champions League
24 May 2025 22:01
Lisbon (AFP)Arsenal produced a shock 1-0 victory over Barcelona to win the women's Champions League on Saturday in Lisbon, with Stina Blackstenius' goal earning the Gunners their second European crown against the odds.
The Swedish striker's drilled effort in the 74th minute allowed Renee Slegers' team to dethrone a feted Barcelona side who have won the trophy three times in the past four seasons.
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