For the second time in the club’s history, Arsenal are European champions after winning the Women’s Champions League.
The Gunners, under the guidance of head coach Renee Slegers, managed to turn around a disappointing first half of the campaign to land silverware and a moment for fans to embrace.
The run to the Champions League final wasn’t easy, with comebacks over Real Madrid and Lyon required to reach the last hurdle.
However, when faced with the opportunity against Barcelona, Arsenal took full advantage in a memorable afternoon in Lisbon.
Stina Blackstenius scored the only goal of the match with 15 minutes to go, sealing the victory with a well-taken strike.
The goal helped land Arsenal a second Women’s Champions League trophy, remaining the only team in England to win the competition.
After a hard-fought victory, there was plenty of support from the men’s side on social media.
How Ian Wright reacted to Stina Blackstenius goal for Arsenal in the Women’s Champions League final
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has followed the women’s team around Europe this season, supporting them wherever they may go.
The former forward certainly seemed to enjoy the moment when many believed the Gunners could finally get the Champions League triumph over the line.
Wright took to Instagram to share his celebrations from Blackstenius’s goal, taking quite the enjoyment from the finish.
“I told you, I told you!” Wright exclaimed after the ball hit the back of the net. “Get Stina [Blackstenius] on!”
The 61-year-old certainly showed his passion in that moment, enjoying every part of being there in Lisbon to witness history.
Mikel Merino and Arsenal men’s players react to Women’s Champions League triumph
Players from the Arsenal men’s team also reacted on social media, showing their support for the Arsenal women’s side after the Champions League triumph.
Gabriel Jesus took to X to say: “BIG ONE! CONGRATS!”
Meanwhile, Mikel Merino took to Instagram to say: “Congrats!!” and David Raya added: “Congratulations.”
It follows the one club mentality that Arsenal are instilling, looking for success across the men’s, women’s and academy teams as a whole.
Josh Kroenke’s arrival at the medal ceremony only reinforces that, with the whole club pushing to succeed across all departments.
With another trophy in the cabinet, next season will signal a chance to add even more.
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