The last time Arsenal were in the Champions League final, head coach Renee Slegers was playing in the youth academy set up at the club. The 36-year-old took over the club in 2024 and praised her players after the match. "We were unbelievable in a high-pressure moment against a top opponent," she said.

Renee Slegers believes that Arsenal reaching the Champions League final is a reward for the club’s continued investment in the women’s team. Arsenal booked a place in next month’s final in Lisbon by beating Lyon 4-1 in the second leg of their eventful last-four tie on Sunday.

PSG are two games away from making the UEFA Champions League final in Munich. First, they must defeat Arsenal over two legs, the first being at the Emirates on