Inside Arsenal, Corinthians’ opponents in the Copa das Campeãs final | OneFootball

Corinthians face Arsenal in the Copa das Campeãs final, one of the most significant matches in the club’s women’s history. Arsenal reached the showpiece after beating ASFAR 6-0 in the semi-final.

According to Meu Timao, Arsenal Women were founded in 1987 as Arsenal Ladies and became early standard-bearers for a professional set-up in England’s women’s game.

They dominated at home through the 1990s and 2000s, peaking in 2006/07 with an unbeaten UEFA Women’s Champions League win and a clean sweep of trophies. The club modernised and returned to the summit in 2024/25, also being named Ballon d’Or women’s team of the year.

Dutch coach Renée Slegers, 36, stepped in as interim in October 2024 after Jonas Eidevall left and was confirmed early in 2025. A high-tempo, organised press has been central to their Champions League triumph over Barcelona.

Up front, Alessia Russo has 13 goals and five assists and was voted the world’s third-best player, with Stina Blackstenius adding nine goals. Beth Mead leads the team with eight assists from wide areas.

In midfield, Spain’s Mariona Caldentey has four goals and four assists and is pivotal in build-up. She was named the world’s second-best player in 2025, behind Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí.

Domestically, Arsenal last won the league in 2018/19 but lifted the FA Women’s League Cup in 2022/23 and 2023/24. Their FA Women’s Cup tradition endures, with 14 titles overall.

Source: Meu Timao