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• On May 24, 2025, Arsenal Women secured their second UEFA Women's Champions League title—and first since 2007—by defeating reigning champions Barcelona 1–0 at Estadio José Alvalade in Lisbon.
• Substitute Stina Blackstenius, swedish international, scored the match-winning goal in the 74th minute.
• Arsenal's defense, led by Leah Williamson, delivered a resolute performance, limiting Barcelona's 20 attempts and 12 corners. Williamson earned a player rating of 9 for her crucial blocks and interceptions.
• The victory was particularly poignant for Leah Williamson, who had been a mascot during Arsenal's 2007 triumph. Her journey from mascot to captain underscores the significance of this win.

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​Arsenal defender Leah Williamson emphasized the team's commitment to maintaining high standards and learning from past performances ahead of their UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid. Reflecting on their previous 2-0 loss, she acknowledged that the team underperformed and stressed the importance of self-assessment and continuous improvement. Williamson highlighted the team's culture of accountability and the necessity of being present and impactful in every action and communication with teammates.

With over 20,000 supporters expected at Emirates Stadium, Williamson expressed confidence in the squad's ability to leverage the home advantage. She drew parallels to their previous successful comeback against Bayern Munich in a similar situation, noting that such experiences instill confidence and belief in overturning deficits. As an Arsenal fan who grew up with the club, Williamson conveyed the team's ambition to replicate past successes and continue striving toward their goals.

Leah Williamson officially became our record appearance holder in Women's Super League history when she took to the field against Everton on Friday.

The 27-year-old England captain, who has been at the club since the age of eight, made her first-team debut way back in 2014, and on Friday 14. March ahe made her 158th appearance in the WSL. She has started 146 of those 158 matches, and the tally includes her seven matches in the Spring Series, that bridged the gap between the WSL moving from a summer to a winter league in 2017.