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Arsenal win UEFA Women's Champions League with victory over Barcelona
- Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over the reigning champions FC Barcelona to claim the UEFA Women's Champions League title on Saturday at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon.
- Arsenal's victory followed a rocky season marked by coach Jonas Eidevall’s resignation and assistant Renée Seglers taking over as head coach.
- Arsenal imposed their play, shaking off early defensive jitters to pressure Barcelona and limit their possession, while creating chances down the left flank.
- Stina Blackstenius netted the winning goal in the 75th minute, assisted by substitute Beth Mead, while Arsenal forward Alessia Russo expressed confidence from the very beginning of their Champions League campaign.
- Arsenal secured their second Champions League trophy, coming 18 years after their first victory, while ending Barcelona's attempt to claim their fourth championship within five seasons, much to the disappointment of thousands of Barcelona supporters.
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