turned the primary English facet to win the in 18 years as in opposition to holders in Lisbon.
It was Arsenal who received it again in 2007 however they got here in opposition to a Barcelona facet who had been eyeing up their third title in a row.
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Tireless work on the again stored the holders at bay within the face of fixed strain earlier than substitutes and Blackstenius turned the sport on its head and Blackstenius
Lastly, Arsenal’s wait for one more European crown is over. Supervisor Renee Slegers delivered a masterclass in opposition to the three-time champions and sealed a triumph no different Ladies’s Tremendous League membership has completed.
Right here is how the Arsenal gamers rated within the Ladies’s Champions League closing
Daphne van Domselaar, 7
Handled a few troublesome Barca efforts and was courageous in coming it to catch or punch crosses despatched into the world. Defence stored a lot away however there when wanted.
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Emily Fox, 8
Had a whole lot of troublesome marking to do on the left however did her job excellently. Made some neat overlapping runs. Moved throughout the field when referred to as upon and put in a whole lot of effort.
, 9
Very good efficiency from the England captain. Confronted fixed strain from the Barcelona forwards however by no means faltered and made certain the defence stored their form. Matched Ewa Pajor’s physicality. A standout show.
England captain Leah Williamson produced a usually all-action show (REUTERS)
Steph Catley, 8
One other glorious defensive exhibiting. Was not afraid to maneuver up the pitch when wanted, too, and stored seeking to create attacking strikes. Made essential clearances when wanted.
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Katie McCabe, 8
Continuous effort on the again and all the time seeking to be inventive and counter-attack. Would carry the ball up the sphere when Catley linked play. Made many essential tackles.
Kim Little, 7
The captain is an ever-present for Arsenal and all the time does her function nicely. Tracked the runs of the Barca midfield, made interceptions and inventive. Flourished after the second-half substitutions.
, 7
The ex-Barcelona midfielder usually went about her enterprise quietly however was instrumental. A part of an excellent defensive duo in midfield with Little when wanted however pressed excessive up the pitch and overturned possession too. Very composed.
Mariona Caldentey received the trophy in opposition to her former workforce (Getty Photographs)
, 5
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Has had an excellent second half of the season however didn’t do a lot in Lisbon. Pressed comparatively nicely however hardly ever made it into the field and didn’t create many probabilities.
Frida Maanum, 6
Arsenal’s forwards didn’t get a lot time on the ball and Maanum was a kind of. Was offside however despatched in an excellent supply resulting in the disallowed purpose. A couple of well-timed runs and makes an attempt to create probabilities, however little troubled Barca.
Caitlin Foord, 7
All the time seeking to get into the Barcelona field, particularly after issues opened up late on. Her workrate was significantly spectacular and he or she made some massive tackles after sprinting to assist out on the again. Tireless.
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, 6
Didn’t get a lot of the ball and didn’t muster a lot to bother Barcelona. Nevertheless, as all the time, she made it powerful for the opposition to play out from the again, making use of strain up high. Didn’t get the service to bother the purpose.
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Stina Blackstenius, 9
Arsenal’s saviour on a troublesome night time in Lisbon. Her facet modified form after she got here on and so they had been instantly much more threatening. Made glorious runs, labored openings for herself. Most significantly, she did what was wanted to ship the winner when given the prospect. An actual game-changer.
Stina Blackstenius fired the winner (AFP by way of Getty Photographs)
Beth Mead, 9
Like Blackstenius, Mead made a direct affect. Arsenal might have had extra luck if she was on the pitch from the start, however her good dribbling and eye for purpose was essential after approaching. Performed an expertly-weighted move to Blackstenius to arrange the winner.
Lina Hurtig, 6
Launched late on and put in effort to assist see out victory.