10 h. ago Arsenal ‘here to win’ Women’s Champions League after rollercoaster road to final

Visit from 2007 winners comes ahead of facing Barcelona in the club’s first Champions League final in 18 years

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12 h. ago Arsenal’s comeback queens face ultimate Barcelona test in Champions League final

New chapter in Arsenal’s storied history awaits as they aim to end continental drought in a sold-out Lisbon finalAfter 18 years, Arsenal are back in the biggest game in women’s European football with a dream to end their long wait for continental glory. They face the holders, the favourites and the much-revered Barcelona, who are aiming to win the Champions League for a third consecutive season on a picture-perfect weekend in Lisbon.Strolling along tree-lined paths through the Portuguese capital’s sun-kissed Parque Eduardo VII, as a group of Barcelona fans cross paths with two Arsenal supporters wearing full red-and-white kit and exchange a few friendly quips about Saturday’s final, it is hard not to feel a pang of sympathy for the 3,467 attendees who saw Arsenal lift the Uefa Women’s Cup – as it was known in 2007 – in the somewhat less glamorous surroundings of Boreham Wood FC’s Meadow Park. In those days, the competition concluded with a two-legged home-and-away final. Arsenal fol...

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17 h. ago Heineken moved a whole Arsenal pub from London to Lisbon for the women’s Champions League final

Heineken moved a whole Arsenal pub from London to Lisbon for the women’s Champions League final  Ad Age

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21 h. ago Is Arsenal vs Barcelona on TV? How to watch Women’s Champions League final

Arsenal are through to their first final since 2007 as Barcelona target a hat-trick of titles

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24 h. ago ‘It can start the cycle over’: Arsenal’s Champions League inspiration is their own past

Barcelona are the clear favourites in Lisbon, but Arsenal have the chance to bring their journey full circle - while raising what it means to another level

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40 h. ago Alessia Russo exclusive: Winning the Champions League alongside Arsenal 'sisters' would mean so much

Russo says Gunners are on a ‘mission’ to upset the odds against ‘probably the best team in the world’ Barcelona

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43 h. ago How Mariona Caldentey elevated Arsenal on road to Champions League final

Spain’s World Cup winner will come up against her former team when Arsenal meet Barcelona after an impressive debut season in England

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61 h. ago Man Utd and Spurs fans branded 'animals' as furious Spanish locals confront supporters

Manchester United and Tottenham supporters have descended on Bilbao before the Europa League final but their behaviour has stunned the locals amid reports of widespread vandalism

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67 h. ago Arsenal vs Barcelona: Women's Champions League final prediction, kick

The Gunners will face Europe's best as they chase a second UWCL title

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2 w. ago Man United v Athletic Bilbao LIVE: Mason Mount stunner sends hosts into Europa League final

Manchester United took a huge step towards the Bilbao final with a 3-0 win last week and need to finish the job at Old Trafford

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2 w. ago Bodo/Glimt v Tottenham LIVE: Pedro Porro bends in stunner with Spurs on brink of Europa League final

Tottenham are on the brink of a Europa League final but will need to overcome an Arctic expedition to get there

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3 w. ago Arsenal book their spot in the Champions League final – Women’s Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Ameé Ruszkai and Marva Kreel to discuss Arsenal’s win, Chelsea’s loss and latest action across the WSL and the ChampionshipOn this week’s Guardian Women’s Football Weekly, Faye is joined by Sophie Downey, Ameé Ruszkai and Marva Kreel. The panel discuss Arsenal’s 4-1 second-leg victory over Lyon, the north London side knocking out the eight-time European champions and securing their place in the final. However, it won’t be a full English affair after Chelsea’s dreams were dashed by a rampant Barcelona.The panel review the latest action across the Women’s Super League and the Championship as the season nears its conclusion and relegation spots are confirmed. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Little’s beating heart crucial as Arsenal look forward to Barcelona final

Midfielder may finally get her due against defending champions after authoritative display in the Champions League semi-finalAs the sun set around the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, the celebrations began for Arsenal on Sunday. There were shouts of joy as the weight of what they had just achieved dawned on the players, having reached a Champions League final for the first time since the club won it in 2007.The team’s leader, the normally stoic Kim Little had tears in her eyes. She was soon joined by Lia Wälti who came over to her midfield colleague and wrapped her in a long embrace, a quiet moment of triumph in the mayhem. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Arsenal: Renee Slegers hails investment in women's football after Champions League final progress

Gunners staged a remarkable comeback to oust Lyon and tee up Barcelona showpiece in Lisbon on May 24

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3 w. ago Arsenal into Women’s Champions League final with stunning comeback win over Lyon

Arsenal 4-1 Lyon (5-3 on aggregate): Gunners stun five-time champions to reach only a second-ever final

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3 w. ago Arsenal trio stage stunning comeback against Lyon to book WCL final place

Arsenal reached their first Women’s Champions League final since 2007 with an impressive comeback victory in France. They defeated Lyon 4-1 at the Groupama Stadium thanks to an own goal from Christiane Endler and strikes from Mariona Caldentey, Alessia Russo and Caitlin Foord.On a beautifully balmy day in the south east of France, there was a discernible buzz around the Groupama Stadium. The local bars were awash with fans, enjoying the afternoon sun in nervous anticipation for the match ahead. Among them, the several hundred travelling Arsenal fans, decked out in their customary red and white, seemed in a jubilant if wary mood as they contemplated their side’s chances. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Slegers ‘so proud’ as Arsenal book WCL final place after stunning comeback

Arsenal stunned Lyon to reach their first Women’s Champions League final since 2007, as Renée Slegers’s side produced a mature display full of desire, resilience and attacking brilliance to secure an impressive comeback in France. They beat the last season’s runners-up 4-1 thanks to an own goal from Christiane Endler and strikes from Mariona Caldentey, Alessia Russo and Caitlin Foord.The final in May will be the first of Slegers’s fledgling management career. The 36-year-old was delighted with her team’s success as they reached a European final at her first attempt. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Women's Champions League: Arsenal stun Lyon as thrashing sets up blockbuster final against Barcelona

Gunners overcome first-leg deficit with stunning display in France

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3 w. ago How to watch Lyon vs Arsenal for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Women's Champions League today

Gunners have it all to do in order to book a Champions League final place

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4 w. ago Arsenal and Chelsea still have ‘opportunity’ to reach Women’s Champions League final, says Anita Asante

Arsenal lost 2-1 against Lyon in the first leg while Chelsea will have to overturn a 4-1 defeat against Barcelona

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