"History is guaranteed at Emirates Stadium on Sunday as Arsenal host Brazil's Corinthians in the first Women's Champions Cup final. The winners of the new Fifa tournament, which pits continental champions against one another, will claim the biggest single cash prize in women's club football. Whoever gets their hands on the trophy will walk away with $2.3m (1.7m) while the runners-up will gain $1m (735,000)."
"Arsenal go into the final as favourites, having booked their place in the title clash by dismantling African champions AS FAR Rabat of Morocco 6-0 on Wednesday. Brazilian powerhouse Corinthians, meanwhile, progressed in contrasting fashion, shocking North American champions Gotham FC 1-0 in the other semi-final. Now, Europe meets South America to decide the world's best club side of the year, with the competition set to run annually, except in seasons featuring the new Women's Club World Cup, which will debut in 2028."
Arsenal host Brazil's Corinthians at Emirates Stadium in the inaugural Women's Champions Cup final, with the winners receiving $2.3m and the runners-up $1m. Arsenal reached the final after a 6-0 semi-final win over African champions AS FAR Rabat, while Corinthians progressed by beating North American champions Gotham FC 1-0. The tournament pits continental champions against each other and will run annually except in seasons featuring the new Women's Club World Cup beginning in 2028. The Champions Cup offers Arsenal a chance to add an international trophy, boost morale in the WSL campaign, and win large prize money. Renee Slegers managed the squad carefully during the semi-final, which came four days after their Stamford Bridge triumph.
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