Arsenal Women pulled off a remarkable upset on Saturday, defeating Barcelona 1-0 to win the Women's Champions League final in Lisbon, claiming their second European crown in the club's history.

Swedish striker Stina Blackstenius emerged as the hero for the Gunners, scoring the decisive goal in the 74th minute. Blackstenius collected the ball inside the penalty area and drilled a powerful shot past the Barcelona goalkeeper to secure the victory against the heavily favored Spanish side.

The triumph marks Arsenal's first Champions League title since 2007 and ends Barcelona's dominance in the competition. The Catalan giants had won the prestigious trophy three times in the previous four seasons and were aiming for their third consecutive championship.

Despite Barcelona dominating possession for large portions of the match, Arsenal's resilient defensive display and clinical finishing proved decisive. The English side showed their quality in the first half before withstanding intense pressure after the interval to secure the historic win.

Arsenal's journey to the final included an impressive victory over record eight-time champions Lyon in the semi-finals, highlighting the team's determination under manager Renée Slegers. This victory over Pere Romeu's Barcelona side cements their status among Europe's elite women's football clubs.

The win represents a significant achievement for English women's football, with Arsenal becoming the first English team to lift the Women's Champions League trophy since their own triumph 18 years ago.