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.
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.
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.
🚨Barcelona Femeni's quest for a third successive Champions League title ends in defeat to Arsenal in Lisbon
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The crucial moment came with 15 minutes to go as substitute Stina Blackstenius crisply fired home from Beth Mead’s superb pass.
😍 STINA STINGS BARÇA
Beth Mead sees Blackstenius, sets her up, and Arsenal lead 1-0!
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That allowed Arsenal to dig across 11 minutes of added time as Barcelona’s European dream fizzled out.
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.
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