Arsenal 1-0 Barcelona: Women’s Champions League final player ratings

Arsenal

Daphne van Domselaar Made several strong punches in the first half and a vital low save to keep out Bonmati in the second. 7

Emily Fox Produced some good tackles and kept Claudia Pina significantly quieter than Chelsea managed to in the semi-finals. 7

Leah Williamson More blocks than a Lego house and downtown Manhattan combined. The Queen of interceptions tonight, too. What a performance. 9

Steph Catley Really resilient against some of the world’s best forwards and produced a crucial clearance from Rolfö’s low cross in the second half. 8

Katie McCabe The sort of tough-tackling left-back Barcelona aren’t used to. Kept Caroline Graham Hansen at bay, which is no mean feat. 8

Frida Maanum Worked really hard off the ball. Crept offside for what had looked like Arsenal’s first goal before the VAR review. 7

Kim Little Missed a big chance early on but otherwise her performance was masterful and she has deserved this trophy for her exemplary career. 7

Mariona Caldentey The signing of the season. Surely Barcelona are regretting letting her go? Great both on the ball and off the ball. 8

Chloe Kelly Not a vintage display but she had a job to do for the team and she did it dutifully. Her decision to move on loan in January has certainly paid off. 6

Alessia Russo Showed top-class hold-up play throughout and was Arsenal’s crucial out-ball, vital to the way they linked the play. Strong physically. Good performance. 6

Caitlin Foord Defensively she was immense, helping double up on the wingers, and she put in several important blocks, as well as looking threatening going forward. 8

Subs: Blackstenius (Maanum 67) The match-winner. So often ridiculed by fans of other clubs, now she’s the hero. Took her goal superbly. Missed two other chances but who cares? 8, Mead (Kelly 68) Played an excellent through ball to provide the assist for the winning goal and adds the club European title to her England Euros glory. 7, Hurtig (Foord 86) 6, Wubben-Moy (Russo 90+1) 6

Barcelona

Cata Coll Saved superbly from Maanum in the first half and then did well with her feet to stop Blackstenius’ first chance, but was well-beaten for the winner. 7

Ona Batlle Fired off target with a few long-range efforts and had a hard time against a confident Foord. 6

Irene Paredes Picked up a booking and had her blushes spared by VAR for what would have been a clumsy own goal. Made some good tackles but Russo got the better of her. 6

Mapi León Great to watch on the ball, as ever, but defensively was exposed a couple of times. 6

Fridolina Rolfö Very effective when marauding down the left and enjoyed a good battle with Fox. Played in a couple of crosses that deserved to be converted. 7

Aitana Bonmatí Remarkably stylish and graceful in-possession, a joy to watch, but did not take her chances tonight. Still the world’s most outstanding player. 7

Patri Guijarro Unable to be anywhere near as impactful as she has been in previous finals, largely because of Arsenal’s excellent work rate. 6

Alexia Putellas Nowhere near as dangerous as expected and looked very frustrated by the end. Plenty of flashes of brilliance but no end product today. 6

Caroline Graham Hansen Unable to get the better of McCabe, overhit a cross on a rare time when she did get past the Irishwoman, but gave the ball away too much. 6

Ewa Pajor Scarcely involved in the game at all. Headed over from a decent chance. A disappointing end to a season where she had looked unstoppable. 5

Claudia Pina Inventive movement, unfortunate not to score when she hit the crossbar and was perhaps unlucky to be taken off. 7

Subs: Salma Paralluelo (Pina 62) Not the super sub the Barcelona fans were expecting. Still a very young player with a superb array of talents and probably a future Ballon d’Or winner. 6, Brugts (Rolfö 78) 6, Engen (León 78) 5