Arsenal Faces Barcelona in Women’s Champions League Final

Lisbon, Portugal — Arsenal and Barcelona Women are set to face off in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Estádio José Alvalade. This match comes after both teams have shown remarkable performances throughout the tournament.

Arsenal, coached by Renée Slegers, enters the final with high hopes after a solid campaign, which included a challenging road to this stage. They began their tournament with a 5-2 defeat against Bayern Munich, but bounced back to secure five consecutive victories. Notably, they overcame a 2-0 deficit against Real Madrid, winning 3-0 in the second leg to advance.

On the other side, Barcelona, the reigning champions, aim to defend their title. Led by Pere Romeu, the team enters the final on a nine-game winning streak in the competition. Their only blemish was an opening loss to ريال متروبوليتان قبل أن ينتصروا على نورمبرغ في ربع النهائي ويدمروا بايرن ميونيخ 10-2.

The anticipation for this match is palpable, with nearly 20,000 fans expected to fill the stadium. Both teams have star-studded lineups, offering an exciting clash of two elite European clubs. Meanwhile, the stakes are high, as the winner will not only be crowned European champions but also secure a spot in the FIFA Women’s Club World Cup.

“We must give our best version since Arsenal is a brave and strong rival,” said Barcelona coach Pere Romeu ahead of the match.

Kickoff is scheduled for 10 a.m. CDT, and fans can follow the action through various streaming services.