Arsenal Women Reach the Champions Cup Final With Big Win over AS FAR Rabat
Stina Blackstenius 25 Arsenal scores her teams first goal against ASFAR Photo by Keeran MarquisSPP
Arsenal Women cruised into the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup Final, where they will face Brazilian side Corinthians.
They struck twice in the first dozen minutes against Morocco’s AS FAR Rabat at Brentford FC, as a Stina Blackstenius header crossed the line before being cleared and Frida Maanum found the net with a shot on the turn.
Mariona Caldentey made it 3-0 from the spot following a decision for handball in the box, Olivia Smith then fired home from the edge of the box.
Alessia Russo added a second-half brace for a final score of 6-0.
FIFA Women's Champions Cup - Gotham FC v SC Corinthians - Gtech Community Stadium
London, England, January 28 2026:
Ivana Fuso 13 SC Corinthians celebrates with goalscorer Gabi Zanotti 10 during the FIFA Womens Champions Cup game with Gotham FC Photo by Jay PatelSPP
South America champions Corinthians from Brazil pulled off a surprise win over the USA’s Gotham FC, as Gabi Zignotti’s late strike went through the hands of goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger.
The third place playoff match is at 2.45pm this Sunday, followed by the final with a 6pm start at Emirates Stadium.
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Wilf Frith
Wilf Frith is a women’s football news editor who works for Her Goal Magazine and had been with all its predecessors since 1996, becoming a founding team member after running Sunday Kicks. He has also held previous long-term roles as press officer for the Cornwall Women’s Football League and Penzance Ladies FC.