**Arsenal held on to secure a vital draw with Barcelona in the Women's Champions League after the hosts were wasteful at Camp Nou.**
Renee Slegers' team put aside their worrying form in the Women's Super League and delivered a big second-half performance to record an impressive result.
Defending champions Barcelona created numerous opportunities but were wasteful, which Arsenal took advantage of in the first half.
They scored against the run of play, silencing Camp Nou when Alessia Russo spun in behind Barcelona's defence, teed up Caitlin Foord and her rebounded shot fell to Frida Maanum to fire past goalkeeper Cata Coll.
That stunned Barca, whose chances were mostly created by the dangerous Caroline Graham Hansen on the right-hand side.
Arsenal goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez was called into action on many occasions and Barca ended the first half 1-0 down having had 18 shots - 12 inside the box.
It was always going to be difficult for Arsenal to hold on and while Russo and Maanum remained an outlet up front, Barca increased their pressure in the second half.
Minutes after three-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati was introduced after being surprisingly left out, Graham Hansen drilled in a superb equaliser.
However, the hosts did not kick on as expected and Arsenal's confidence grew as their defending improved and their structure took shape.
It was an impressive result from the toughest challenge in European football for Arsenal, who head back to London delighted with a well-fought point.
Barcelona will be wondering how they did not bag a comfortable win given the chances they missed but were reminded of the need to be ruthless in Europe.
Arsenal's challenges continue as they face giants Lyon next week looking to build on the seven points they have won in their opening four league phase matches.