The 3️⃣ standout players from the Women's Champions League final | OneFootball

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Arsenal has made history in Lisbon. The Gunner team has become the new champion of Europe after defeating FC Barcelona in the Champions League final. A final in which the British team played very intelligently against a Barça that was the favorite on paper.

From the first minute, the culés were the ones who took the lead and imposed their law. But their lack of decisiveness prevented them from claiming victory against an Arsenal that played its cards perfectly: well-positioned, serious in defense, and exploiting weaknesses.

A final that leaves many protagonists. But three of them shine above the rest.

Mariona Caldentey, the brain of the team

There have been matches this season where she wasn't at her best. But when the most decisive moment arrived, the best version of Mariona Caldentey reappeared. The Mallorcan player became the perfect metronome for Arsenal, creating play when it was most needed and opening up opportunities. With today's final, she presents her candidacy for the Ballon d'Or. And rightly so.

Graham Hansen, missing in action

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A match to forget for FC Barcelona. But especially for Caroline Graham Hansen, who in just a year went from being decisive in a final, as she was in Bilbao, to being completely nullified in the match. Her presence in the final was almost nonexistent. A factor that Arsenal knew how to exploit perfectly in a match like this.

Stina Blackstenius, the game-changer

There are players who change games and make a difference. One of them is Stina Blackstenius, and today she proved once again that she is decisive. Especially when you have quality in abundance in your boots. The Swedish player came off the bench and rescued Arsenal when they were struggling the most. Her verticality allowed for opportunities to be created, and it was from her boots that the goal that decided the final came. A truly iconic player.

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