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Stina Blackstenius scored a late, decisive goal as Arsenal pulled off a stunning 1-0 upset against two-time champions Barcelona in Lisbon to claim their second Women’s Champions League title.
The Gunners weathered a storm of Barcelona chances before Blackstenius, a second-half substitute, made the breakthrough in the 75th minute.
She latched onto a clever reverse pass from Beth Mead in a packed penalty area and drilled a low, diagonal shot past goalkeeper Cata Coll at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
Under Renee Slegers, Arsenal, appearing in only their second final in 18 years since their 2007 triumph, held firm to secure a remarkable victory.
The win comes against a mighty Barcelona team playing in their sixth final in seven years and who had hoisted the trophy in three of the past four campaigns.
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