Overview
- Barcelona secured their spot in the final with an 8-2 aggregate victory over Chelsea, including back-to-back 4-1 wins in the semi-finals.
- Aitana Bonmatí's brilliant solo goal highlighted Barcelona's dominance, as they aim for a third straight Champions League title and fourth overall.
- Arsenal overturned a 2-1 first-leg deficit with a 4-1 win against Lyon, marking their first final appearance in 18 years and ending Lyon's 11-match semi-final winning streak.
- Mariona Caldentey's stunning strike and goals from Alessia Russo and Caitlin Foord showcased Arsenal's clinical execution and resilience under manager Renée Slegers.
- The final, set for May 24 in Lisbon, pits Barcelona's European supremacy against Arsenal's resurgence, with shifting power dynamics in women's football at stake.