But having a plan is one thing, executing it is another. In Lisbon, Arsenal pulled off both to absolute perfection as Renee Slegers and her coaching staff masterminded the 1-0 victory over Barcelona, shutting out a side that had scored 112 goals in 30 league games this season.

Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí was left in disbelief and wishing she could start the game again after the Spanish champions lost 1-0 to Arsenal in Saturday's Champions League final.

Barcelona’s first-ever European match was against Arsenal. And today, ‘by coincidence’ the 2025 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final will feature both teams going head-to-head for the