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

Additional NWSL press conference audio captured by Taylor Vincent

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