"It's not often that you can write history at Arsenal because history has been written so many times,"
"We stand on the shoulders of giants. To come to this inaugural competition and win it and do it with all of our fans here in style - our fans are wonderful and that's who we do it for."
"It's obviously a unique experience - it being the first Champions Cup. We'll take a lot from winning today and getting a trophy."
Arsenal defeated Brazilian champions Corinthians at the Emirates Stadium to win the inaugural Women's Champions Cup after extra time. Corinthians converted a 96th-minute penalty to level the match and force extra time, and Caitlin Foord scored the decisive 104th-minute winner to secure the trophy. The trophy was presented by Arsene Wenger and triggered jubilant celebrations among players and fans. The victory offered a timely momentum boost amid a challenging domestic season following a League Cup exit and missed opportunities earlier in the WSL campaign. The final featured dramatic momentum swings, late tension, and high-quality individual contributions.
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