Was Arsenal’s win over Barcelona the biggest Champions League upset ever?
Episode description
On this week's Full Time Review, The Athletic's Art de Roche and Laia Cervello join the podcast to discuss how Arsenal stunned Barcelona to win the 2024-25 UEFA Women's Champions League. Was it the biggest upset in a final the competition has ever seen? How did Arsenal honor their rich history while creating a new legacy? Who were the key players and top performers? And, what was behind Barcelona's collapse in Lisbon?
PLUS: Host Jillian Sakovits has the top of headlines of the NWSL weekend, and a very special moment of the week featuring some inaugural silverware in the Concacaf W Champions Cup.
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Articles mentioned on the show:
Stina Blackstenius is a subtle striker who helped Arsenal win another Champions League title
Chloe Kelly says she ‘found happiness at Arsenal after being in a dark place’
Barcelona seemed destined for a third straight Champions League triumph. What went wrong?
How Arsenal became European champions for a second time: Pressing, doubling up and smart subs
How Champions League winners Arsenal benefited from top coaching and a tight league table
Arsenal pull off the upset, beating Barcelona to capture second Women’s Champions League title
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HOST: Jillian Sakovits
GUEST: Art de Roche, Laia Cervello
PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes
VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen
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