Russo Eyes More Glory After Arsenal’s Champions League Win

(The Post News)- Alessia Russo believes Arsenal’s shock UEFA Women’s Champions League victory over Barcelona should mark the beginning of a new era of success for the Gunners.

Arsenal stunned the football world with a 1–0 win over the reigning champions in Lisbon on Saturday night. Stina Blackstenius’ second-half strike was enough to dethrone the Spanish giants, who had lifted the trophy in three of the last four seasons.

The win secures Arsenal’s return to next season’s group stage and earns them a spot in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup as automatic semifinalists. It also extends their legacy as the only English club to win the women’s European title, having first done so in 2007 during their historic quadruple season.

Speaking after the final whistle, Russo said the result still felt surreal but insisted she had unwavering belief in the squad’s ability to pull it off. She admitted the team had quietly shared a strong conviction that they could win, and that belief turned into something special on the pitch.

Russo hopes this will be a catalyst for more silverware, saying that winning one title only fuels the hunger for more. She called for a stronger domestic run next season and made it clear they’re coming back to defend their European crown.

Meanwhile, Arsenal legend Ian Wright was full of praise, calling the women’s triumph a lifeline for the club after another disappointing season for the men. For Wright, this wasn’t just a win; it was salvation.