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AP PHOTOS: Arsenal upsets defending champion Barcelona 1-0 to win Women’s Champions League
Arsenal goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger rises the winner’s trophy after winning the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Arsenal has upset defending champion Barcelona 1-0 to win the Women’s Champions League for a second time.
Stina Blackstenius scored in the 75th minute of the final after being set up by fellow second-half substitute Beth Mead at Estádio José Alvalade on Saturday.
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Arsenal players celebrate with their trophy after winning the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal players celebrate with their trophy after winning the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal’s Stina Blackstenius, bottom, scores her side’s opening goal during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)
Arsenal’s Stina Blackstenius, bottom, scores her side’s opening goal during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)
Arsenal’s Stina Blackstenius, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Arsenal’s Stina Blackstenius, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Arsenal players celebrate at the end of the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal players celebrate at the end of the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal’s Stina Blackstenius, third from right, celebrates with her teammates after scoring her side’s opening goal during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)
Arsenal’s Stina Blackstenius, third from right, celebrates with her teammates after scoring her side’s opening goal during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)
Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati, right, is comforted by a team staff member at the end of the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati, right, is comforted by a team staff member at the end of the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal’s Katie McCabe, left, dribbles past Barcelona’s Caroline Graham Hansen during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)
Arsenal’s Katie McCabe, left, dribbles past Barcelona’s Caroline Graham Hansen during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)
Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas gestures during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas gestures during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal’s Alessia Russo, right, is tackled by Barcelona’s Irene Paredes during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal’s Alessia Russo, right, is tackled by Barcelona’s Irene Paredes during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Barcelona’s Patri Guijarro, top right, reacts during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)
Barcelona’s Patri Guijarro, top right, reacts during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)
Barcelona fans support their team prior the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Barcelona fans support their team prior the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Arsenal’s Stina Blackstenius, center, duels for the ball with Barcelona’s Mapi Leon during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Arsenal’s Stina Blackstenius, center, duels for the ball with Barcelona’s Mapi Leon during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Arsenal’s Katie McCabe, right, duels for the ball with Barcelona’s Ona Batlle during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Arsenal’s Katie McCabe, right, duels for the ball with Barcelona’s Ona Batlle during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Arsenal’s Alessia Russo, right, vies for the ball with Barcelona’s Irene Paredes during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal’s Alessia Russo, right, vies for the ball with Barcelona’s Irene Paredes during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal’s Alessia Russo, right, vies for the ball with Barcelona’s Irene Paredes during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal’s Alessia Russo, right, vies for the ball with Barcelona’s Irene Paredes during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal coach Renee Slegers reacts during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Arsenal coach Renee Slegers reacts during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Arsenal’s Steph Catley, front, duels for the ball with Barcelona’s Ewa Pajor during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Arsenal’s Steph Catley, front, duels for the ball with Barcelona’s Ewa Pajor during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Arsenal’s Alessia Russo, right, is tackled by Barcelona’s Irene Paredes during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal’s Alessia Russo, right, is tackled by Barcelona’s Irene Paredes during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Barcelona’s Patri Guijarro, right, tussles for the ball with Arsenal defenders during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Barcelona’s Patri Guijarro, right, tussles for the ball with Arsenal defenders during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal’s Caitlin Foord, right, battles for the ball with Barcelona’s Ona Batlle during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal’s Caitlin Foord, right, battles for the ball with Barcelona’s Ona Batlle during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar, right, blocks a header from Barcelona’s Fridolina Rolfo, top left, during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar, right, blocks a header from Barcelona’s Fridolina Rolfo, top left, during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal’s Stina Blackstenius, left, duels for the ball with Barcelona’s Irene Paredes during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Arsenal’s Stina Blackstenius, left, duels for the ball with Barcelona’s Irene Paredes during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Arsenal’s Stina Blackstenius, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal’s Stina Blackstenius, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal players celebrate after winning the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Arsenal players celebrate after winning the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Arsenal fans celebrate after winning the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Arsenal fans celebrate after winning the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati, left, is comforted by Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey at the end of the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati, left, is comforted by Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey at the end of the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal’s Chloe Kelly kisses the winner trophy after her team won the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Arsenal’s Chloe Kelly kisses the winner trophy after her team won the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Barcelona’s Ona Batlle leaves the pitch at the end of the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)
Barcelona’s Ona Batlle leaves the pitch at the end of the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ana Brigida)
From left, Arsenal’s Kim Little, Leah Williamson, Steph Catley and Lia Walti pose with the winner trophy after their team won the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
From left, Arsenal’s Kim Little, Leah Williamson, Steph Catley and Lia Walti pose with the winner trophy after their team won the women’s Champions League final soccer match between Arsenal and FC Barcelona at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)