Arsenal’s Champions League triumph has been recognised by UEFA’s Technical Observer Group, with five of their players named in the official Team of the Season.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - MAY 24: Kim Little and Leah Williamson of Arsenal lift the UEFA Women's Champions League trophy after their team's victory in the UEFA Women's Champions League final match between Arsenal WFC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Jose Alvalade on May 24, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
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Daphne van Domselaar, whose presence in goal was critical in Arsenal’s run, was named as the tournament’s standout goalkeeper.
Leah Williamson is also named alongside Emily Fox, both of whom kept Barcelona scoreless in the final.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - MAY 24: Mariona Caldentey of Arsenal lifts the UEFA Women's Champions League trophy whilst wearing a flag of Catalunya after her team's victory in during the UEFA Women's Champions League final match between Arsenal WFC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Jose Alvalade on May 24, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
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Mariona Caldentey, already named FA WSL Player of the Season in her debut campaign in England, was included in midfield after a series of commanding displays, while Alessia Russo was selected up front, having led the line with intelligence, scoring seven goals, with one assist, in 11 games.
DECINES-CHARPIEU, FRANCE - APRIL 27: Alessia Russo of Arsenal scores her team's third goal past Christiane Endler of Olympique Lyonnais during the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinal second leg match between Olympique Lyonnais and Arsenal WFC at OL Stadium on April 27, 2025 in Decines-Charpieu, France. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images)
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Barcelona, despite defeat in the final, also had four players in the XI. Aitana Bonmatí, who couldn’t quite believe they’d lost to Arsenal, was named Player of the Season, joined by María León, Patri Guijarro, and top scorer Clàudia Pina.
Semi-finalists Lyon and Chelsea each had one representative, with Melchie Dumornay and Sandy Baltimore completing the selection.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - MAY 24: Aitana Bonmati of FC Barcelona is consoled by Mariona Caldentey of Arsenal at full time in the UEFA Women's Champions League final match between Arsenal WFC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Jose Alvalade on May 24, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
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