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Barcelona and Arsenal Set for UEFA Women’s Champions League Final Clash

Defending champions Barcelona will face Arsenal, who stunned Lyon with a dramatic comeback, in Lisbon on May 24.

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Overview

  • Barcelona advanced to their third consecutive Women’s Champions League final after a commanding 8-2 aggregate victory over Chelsea, including a 4-1 second-leg win at Stamford Bridge.
  • Arsenal reached their first final since 2007 by overturning a 2-1 first-leg deficit with a 4-1 away win against eight-time champions Lyon, securing a 5-3 aggregate triumph.
  • Barcelona, chasing their third straight title and fourth overall, have scored 44 goals in this season’s competition and remain unbeaten in nine matches.
  • Arsenal’s resurgence under manager Renee Slegers has seen them overcome deficits in both the quarterfinals and semifinals, showcasing resilience and tactical discipline.
  • The May 24 final will take place at Lisbon’s Estádio José Alvalade, pitting the only English team to have won the competition against the reigning champions.