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Khaleej Times
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Arsenal 'ladies saved the club' after Champions League crown, says Wright
Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright said the women's team have saved the north London club after they beat defending champions Barcelona 1-0 on Saturday to win their second Champions League title after an 18-year wait. Renee Slegers' Arsenal, featuring in their first Champions League final since lifting the trophy in 2007, held firm to deny favourites Barcelona a third consecutive European crown. Arsenal withstood a flurry of chances from Barcelona before forward Stina Blackstenius struck a winner in the 75th minute, to the delight of their 5,000 travelling fans at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon. "The ladies have saved the club. We've got something to celebrate," Wright said, adding that Arsenal should hold a parade in north London for their Champions League win. "They have beaten Barcelona in the Champions League, no one gave them a chance. Even I was saying it was going to be tough because they average four goals a game. "The embarrassment of not getting anything this season when we played so well with the men," he said. The women "deserve everything they are getting, all the accolades because this is a magnificent achievement." Barcelona were playing in their sixth final in seven years, with a team widely regarded as the best in the world, featuring Ballon d'Or winners Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati, two of the most influential midfielders in the women's game.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arsenal shock Barcelona to snatch Champions League glory
Barcelona Femeni's push for a third successive UEFA Women's Champions League title has been blocked by Arsenal. Pere Romeu's side headed into the final at Sporting CP's Estádio José Alvalade as strong favourites to win on the back of another dominant domestic campaign. Advertisement The Catalan giants defended their Liga F and Spanish Supercup titles from 2024 with a Copa del Reina final spot against Real Madrid already in the diary. However, there will not be a repeat of the 2024 trophy quadruple, as the Gunners upset the odds in the Portuguese capital. Arsenal end Barcelona's European dream in Lisbon Barcelona controlled the early stages, without really threatening Arsenal, and the English side saw an early goal ruled out. Irene Paredes' own goal was chalked off by VAR following an offside in the build up to the chance being created. Arsenal then carved out the better openings, but Barcelona improved after the restart, despite being unable to find that all-important goal. The crucial moment came with 15 minutes to go as substitute Stina Blackstenius crisply fired home from Beth Mead's superb pass. That allowed Arsenal to dig across 11 minutes of added time as Barcelona's European dream fizzled out. Barcelona Femeni's Champions League Defeat to Arsenal means Barcelona Femeni remain on three Champions League titles won from 2021, 2023 and 2024. Advertisement That keeps the Catalans as the third most successful side in the competition's history behind Eintracht Frankfurt on four and Lyon on eight. Romeu's charges still have two more games left to play this season as they take on Real Madrid in the Copa del Reina final on June 7 in Huesca. They are already through to the final of the Copa Catalunya Femenina but a date for their clash with Levante Badalona has not been set by the RFEF at this stage – but is expected to be after the other final. Images via Getty Images/One Football
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Barcelona president shares stands with UEFA chief and Luis Figo during Women's UCL final
Barcelona Femeni are on the hunt for their third successive UEFA Women's Champions League trophy tonight. The Catalan outfit are facing off against Arsenal in the finals of the competition at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal. Advertisement Naturally, Barcelona president Joan Laporta is in attendance at the stadium to support the Femeni team as they seek to complete a hat-trick of European trophies. During the clash in Lisbon, though, one moment caught the eye of the fans in particular as Laporta was spotted sharing the stands with UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin as well as former Barcelona and Real Madrid footballer Luis Figo. It is no secret that the relations between Barça and UEFA have been affected since the Super League project with Ceferin being a vocal advocate against the rogue league. Laporta will be hoping Barça Femeni win the UWCL. (Photo by Juan Manuel) Meanwhile, Figo is pretty much a persona non-grata as far as Barcelona fans are concerned, having left the club to join arch-rivals Real Madrid two decades ago. Advertisement It must be remembered that Figo, currently a UEFA ambassador, was involved in a minor altercation with a section of Barça supporters in Portugal earlier this week. So, it was certainly intriguing to see Laporta standing in close quarters with the former Portugal international as well as Ceferin. It must, however, be noted that Laporta was seen sharing a stand with Ceferin and Figo in close quarters in the last year's UWCL final as well which Barcelona went on to win. As far as the game is concerned, at half-time the scoreline reads 0-0 with Alexia Putellas, Aitanoa Bonmati & co. yet to break the deadlock.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Arsenal vs Barcelona Women's Champions League final LIVE: Blaugrana aim for third consecutive title against Gunners
ARSENAL look to deny Barcelona a Women's Champions League treble in Lisbon. Renee Slegers is aiming to win the competition for the second time in the Gunners' history, with the first title coming in 2006/07. Alessia Russo's goal was enough to see Arsenal see off eight-time winners Lyon in their semi-final this season. Barcelona are back-to-back defending champions, and dispatched of treble winners Chelsea 8-2 on aggregate in the semi-final. Start time: 5pm BST TV channel: TNT Sports 1 Arsenal XI: Van Domselaar, Fox, Williamson, Catley, Mariona, Little, McCabe, Maanum, Foord, Kelly, Russo. Barcelona XI: Cata Coll, Batlle, Paredes, Maria Leon, Rolfo, Patri, Aitana, Alexia, Pina, Graham, Pajor. Follow our live blog below... 9 minutes ago By Raphael Adelugba Lisbon lights Afternoon and welcome to the SunSport's live blog of the women's Champions League final! We've got a tasty encounter between two of the best-supported clubs in women's European football. Barcelona take up the roles of resounding favourites. The Femeni have won this competition three times in the last four years and continue to set the gold standard. They have scored 196 goals, won 43 of 46 games in all competitions, and averaged more than four goals per game this season. In more instances than they have scored fewer than three goals (11), they have scored six or more goals (13). As for underdogs Arsenal, they've relished in the responsibility of spoiling the set norm. The Gunners are the only side in the history of the competition to go to the final after competing in the first qualifying round – securing top spot over Bayern Munich in the group before toppling Real Madrid and Lyon. Renée Slegers has overseen the North Londoners' second-half-of-season form with a clear understanding and delicate touch that has produced wonder to make the first final featuring an English side since Chelsea in 2020-21 – she'll need that and more to produce another magic act. Kick-off at the sold-out Estádio José Alvalade, 5pm GMT.
CNET
24-05-2025
- Sport
- CNET
Women's Champions League Final Soccer: Livestream Arsenal vs. Barcelona From Anywhere For Free
Defending champion Barcelona Femeni face 2007 winner Arsenal in the UEFA Women's Champions League final on Saturday, as the Spanish giant aims for a third consecutive title in Europe's most prestigious women's football competition. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if they're not available where you are. The Gunners have come up short domestically in the Women's Super League, finishing second behind Chelsea. But they remain in contention for silverware thanks to an impressive European campaign that has seen them claim superb wins over Real Madrid and Lyon in the knockout phase. Jonatan Giráldez's Barcelona team will be confident of adding yet another trophy to its overflowing cabinet in a season that has seen it clinch the Liga F title with games to spare. It's also looked unbeatable in a dominant European campaign that has seen emphatic victories over Wolfsburg and Chelsea en route to today's final. Arsenal take on Barcelona on Saturday, May 24, at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. WEST local time, which makes it a 5 p.m. BST start in the UK. For viewers in Europe it's a 6 p.m. CEST kickoff, while it's a 12 p.m. ET or 9 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada. Soccer fans in Australia, meanwhile, will need to set their alarms for 2 a.m. AEST on Sunday morning to watch the action live. Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati (left), will face off against former teammate Mariona Caldentey in today's final. Pablo Rodriguez/Quality; Alex Burstow/Livestream Arsenal vs. Barcelona in the US for free The great news for American soccer fans is that you can watch the final live and for free. DAZN holds the rights to show the tournament in the US, but has been allowing access to matches all season to nonsubscribers on its dedicated streaming platform as well as the network's YouTube channel. DAZN Showing the Women's Champions League final for free in the US While its coverage of the 2025 Women's Champions League Final is being offered for free, to watch its regular content you'll need a subscription, with DAZN offering a few different options. A monthly subscription currently costs $30 a month, while a 12-month contract can be had for $20 per month (billed monthly). Finally an annual subscription can be purchased for $225. See at Dazn How to watch every Women's Champions League final online for free from anywhere using a VPN If you're traveling abroad and want to watch the final live while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. They can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you're considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance. If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's installation instructions, ensuring you're connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial. James Martin/CNET ExpressVPN Best VPN for streaming Price $13 per month, $100 for the first 15 months (then $117 per year) or $140 for the first 28 months (then $150 per year) Latest Tests No DNS leaks detected, 18% speed loss in 2025 tests Network 3,000 plus servers in 105 countries Jurisdiction British Virgin Islands ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month. Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. 61% off with 2yr plan (+4 free months) See at ExpressVPN Livestream Arsenal vs. Barcelona in the UK for free As with the US, you can watch the final live and for free via DAZN and the DAZN YouTube channel. DAZN/CNET DAZN Showing the Women's Champions League final for free in the UK While DAZN's coverage of the Women's Champions League Final is being offered for free, subscribers to the UK version of the dedicated sports streaming service have access to a growing catalog of live and on-demand events and tournaments, including National League football, LIV Golf, a wide array of boxing and combat sports events, plus access to NFL Game Pass for an additional fee. A Monthly Flex subscription currently costs £25 per month, comes with a seven-day free trial of DAZN, plus, you can cancel anytime with 30-day's notice, while an anual subscription works out cheaper at £15 per month with the first month free. See at Dazn TNT Sports also has the rights to broadcast the Women's Champions League final live in the UK, with the match being broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. Coverage starts at 4 p.m. BST ahead of the 5 p.m. kickoff. Livestream Arsenal vs. Barcelona in Canada for free If you want to stream the Women's Champions League final live in Canada, you can watch for free via DAZN. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the tournament this season which it is offering to non-subscribers on its app and on the DAZN YouTube channel. DAZN DAZN Watch the Women's Champions League final in Canada for free While the Women's Champions League final is being offered for free on DAZN and its YouTube channel, a DAZN Canada subscription currently costing CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year will give you access to the UEFA Champions League and Conference League, plus EFL Championship soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis. As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there's a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs. See at DAZN Livestream Arsenal vs. Barcelona in Australia for free As with the other regions listed above, football fans Down Under can watch the Women's Champions League final Down Under for free via DAZN. DAZN Watch the Women's Champions League final in Australia for free As with most other regions around the world, the Women's Champions League final is being offered for free on DAZN Australia and its YouTube channel. DAZN Australia primarily offers combat sports like boxing and MMA, along with NFL, women's football, basketball, motorsports, esports and is expanding into cricket, rugby and AFL following its acquisition of Foxtel. To access DAZN Australia's full range of sports content, however, you'll need a subscription which currently costs $15 per month or you can opt for an annual subscription, which is a one-off payment of $150. As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there's a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs. See at Dazn You can also watch the final on Fox Sports via Foxtel. If you're not a Fox subscriber, your best option is to sign up for streaming service Kayo Sports. Kayo Sports Kayo Sports Watch the Women's Champions League final 2025 in Australia for AU$25 A Kayo Sports subscription starts at AU$25 a month and lets you stream on one screen, while its Premium tier costs AU$40 a month for simultaneous viewing on up to three devices. The service gives you access to a wide range of sports, including F1, NRL, NFL, NHL and MLB, and there are no lock-in contracts. Better still, if you're a new customer, you can take advantage of a one-week Kayo Sports free trial. See at Kayo Sports Quick tips for streaming the Women's Champions League final using a VPN
