Arsenal End Barcelona's Winning Run at Camp Nou

Arsenal drew 1-1 with reigning champions Barcelona in their UEFA Women's Champions League match at Camp Nou. The result ended Barcelona's three-match winning run in the league phase. With this point, Arsenal moved into the top four of the league phase standings.

The visiting side started the match well and pressed their opponents with a quick tempo. Alessia Russo had an early chance. Barcelona also took dangerous shots in the first ten minutes. Arsenal goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez blocked many attempts by narrowing the shooting angles and using her face. United States national team defender Emily Fox also made a save in the first half.

Arsenal took the lead within the first 25 minutes through a goal from Frida Maanum. Returning to the squad after Mariona Caldentey's injury, Maanum was a hugely influential figure for the team. Russo's involvement in the play contributed to the build-up to Maanum's goal. For Barcelona, Caroline Graham Hansen scored the equalizer.

Fox said the match had been difficult for her. Calling Barcelona a very good team, she said that playing at Camp Nou was a dream. She stressed that the whole team had worked hard in defence, and she also explained that in the first half Barcelona increased their player rotations.