Arsenal and FC Barcelona go head-to-head in the Women’s Champions League Final 2025 on Saturday May 24. It’s the second UWCL final for Arsenal, while FC Barcelona defend their title in their sixth final. Let’s find out about the potential line-ups, statistics and where to watch Arsenal vs. FC Barcelona.
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 19: Mariona Caldentey of Arsenal celebrates scoring her team’s first goal with teammates during the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinal first leg match between Arsenal WFC and Olympique Lyonnais on April 19, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Arsenal-WFC-v-Olympique-Lyonnais-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-Semi-Final-First-Leg-21.jpg?fit=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Arsenal-WFC-v-Olympique-Lyonnais-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-Semi-Final-First-Leg-21.jpg?fit=1024%2C682&quality=89&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Arsenal-WFC-v-Olympique-Lyonnais-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-Semi-Final-First-Leg-21.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&quality=89&ssl=1" alt class="wp-image-11750" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Arsenal-WFC-v-Olympique-Lyonnais-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-Semi-Final-First-Leg-21.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&quality=89&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Arsenal-WFC-v-Olympique-Lyonnais-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-Semi-Final-First-Leg-21.jpg?resize=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Arsenal-WFC-v-Olympique-Lyonnais-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-Semi-Final-First-Leg-21.jpg?resize=768%2C512&quality=89&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Arsenal-WFC-v-Olympique-Lyonnais-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-Semi-Final-First-Leg-21.jpg?resize=1536%2C1023&quality=89&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Arsenal-WFC-v-Olympique-Lyonnais-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-Semi-Final-First-Leg-21.jpg?w=1600&quality=89&ssl=1 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px">
Arsenal WFC and Olympique Lyonnais on April 19, 2025 in London, England.
(Photo by Michael Regan UEFA via Getty Images)
Arsenal vs. FC Barcelona: Team News & Possible Line-ups
The possible line-ups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.
Team News Arsenal
We expect team news on Friday May 23.
What the coach has to say:
Head coach Renée Slegers: “We respect them highly as a team. They’re very intelligent players, all of them, and technically capable, so it’s going to be a new challenge. I think that it’s a challenge that we haven’t faced yet in the league or in the Champions League.
“We’re going to try to replicate as many moments as possible in training and in meetings and prepare the players for everything that’s going to come. But even the pressure and the day of the final and all the aspects of it, we’re going to try and prepare for. But I think when the moment is there, it’s going to be so special.”
Our prediction of the Starting IX for Arsenal vs. FC Barcelona:
Van Domselaar
McCabe
Williamson
Catley
Fox
Little
Caldentey
Kelly
Maanum
Foord
Russo
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Ewa Pajor of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring her team’s second goal during the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinal second leg match between Chelsea FC Women and FC Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on April 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Chelsea-FC-Women-v-FC-Barcelona-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-Semi-Final-Second-Leg-7.jpg?fit=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Chelsea-FC-Women-v-FC-Barcelona-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-Semi-Final-Second-Leg-7.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1" src="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Chelsea-FC-Women-v-FC-Barcelona-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-Semi-Final-Second-Leg-7.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1" alt class="wp-image-11844" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Chelsea-FC-Women-v-FC-Barcelona-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-Semi-Final-Second-Leg-7.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&quality=89&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Chelsea-FC-Women-v-FC-Barcelona-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-Semi-Final-Second-Leg-7.jpg?resize=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Chelsea-FC-Women-v-FC-Barcelona-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-Semi-Final-Second-Leg-7.jpg?resize=768%2C512&quality=89&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Chelsea-FC-Women-v-FC-Barcelona-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-Semi-Final-Second-Leg-7.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&quality=89&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/womenfootball.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Chelsea-FC-Women-v-FC-Barcelona-UEFA-Womens-Champions-League-Semi-Final-Second-Leg-7.jpg?w=1600&quality=89&ssl=1 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px">
Chelsea FC Women and FC Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on April 27, 2025 in London, England.
(Photo by Molly Darlington – UEFA via Getty Images)
Team News FC Barcelona
We expect team news on Friday May 23.
What the coach has to say:
Head coach Pere Romeu: “When I enjoy [being a coach] the most is when I sit in my office and watch [the next opponents], watch a lot of Arsenal games, see what Arsenal do, see who their most important players are, how we are going to prepare for it, how we are going to train, what we propose… When we do all this is when I feel more calm, more confident and more convinced. From this moment on, when the game is getting closer, that’s when you start to get nervous.
“It makes me feel especially excited that my family is coming, that my siblings are coming, that my best friends are coming to see the final there live. But I’m a down-to-earth guy, I’m a pretty calm guy, and I’m going to enjoy it. I’m going to love it with these people, but it doesn’t put any extra pressure on me; it doesn’t make me feel any more nervous. It feels natural to me.”
Our prediction of the Starting IX for FC Barcelona against Arsenal:
Coll
Batlle
Paredes
León
Rolfö
Bonmatí
Patri
Putellas
Hansen
Pajor
Paralluelo
Arsenal vs. FC Barcelona: Previous Meetings & Stats
Arsenal end the Women’s Super League season on a high, with a 4-3 win over Manchester United and securing second place. The Gunners beat OL Lyonnes 5-3 on aggregate to get to the final. The team is in good shape and more than ready to face off with the reigning champions.
FC Barcelona secured their ticket to the final with a spectacular 8-2 win (on aggregate) over Chelsea. The team finished first in Liga F and still have the Copa de la Reina final to play on June 7.
Arsenal and FC Barcelona met in the Women’s Champions League before in 2012 and 2021. The Gunners secured two wins in 2012, but lost both encounters in 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the National Women’s Soccer League Arsenal vs. FC Barcelona?
You can watch Arsenal vs. FC Barcelona live on DAZN.
When was the last meeting between Arsenal vs. FC Barcelona?
The last meeting between the teams was on December 9, 2021. FC Barcelona secured a 4-0 win, thanks to goals from Bonmatí, Rolfö and Hermoso.
What is Arsenal vs. FC Barcelona kick-off time?
Arsenal vs. FC Barcelona kicks off on Saturday, May 24, 17:00 BST at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon Portugal.