Gunners Sun Arghing Champions to claim the European second ever

Arsenal women won her second Champions League title to beat Barcelona holders in Lisbon.

Stina Blackstenius’ was in the 74th minute the decisive moment in a firm defense screen that deprived Barcelona of the third European crown in a row.

From the first whistle, Barcelona seemed determined to control the ball, as Aitana Bonmati pulled the strings in the midfield and Ewa Pajor a continuous air threat.

However, Arsenal kept its shapes well and found an early attacking promise through Caitlin FOORD and Chloe Kelly, although their final delivery often lets them down.

The first real opportunity fell against Barcelona in the 31st minute, when Bonmayi’s effort forced the net from outside the box to keep the flying from Daphne Van Domsilar.

Minutes later, Arsenal believed that they broke the stalemate when Irene Paridis turned the ball into its own network. However, a long VAR review has ruled out the goal of infiltration.

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Barcelona appeared from the separation with renewed intensity. Claudia Benna and Bonmayi witnessed that the efforts saved by Van Domsilar in the quick caliphate, and forced the Spanish champions a group of corners that kept the Zernissi defense.

Jonas Edfal alternatives have proven decisive. Beth Med and Steina Blackstinius came out of the bench after an hour and immediately presented a new payment force.

In the 74th minute, Meed slipped completely like the ball in the Blackstenius path, which settled on herself before Kata weakened in the past.

Barcelona poured forward in search of the equalizer, as Caroline Hansen and Salma Parawalo achieved the wings. However, Van Domselaar was in an inspiring state, as Bonmati and PINA rejected again with minutes.

Arsenal goalkeeper stood tall, absorbed the wave after a wave of pressure, and when the final whistle exploded eight minutes after the added time, it erupted at the celebration.