STUN-GUN STINA'S NERVES OF STEAL

HE Women's Champions League trophy was stolen by criminals last week - but this time it was heroic and resilient Arsenal who snatched it from Barcelona's clutches.

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Second-half substitute Stina Blackstenius' killer control and finish just seven minutes after entering the fray saw the Gunners execute the mother of all shocks to become European champions for the first time since 2007.

Renee Slegers' courageous comeback queens are no strangers to defying odds but they were 6/1 underdogs on arrival in Lisbon and were barely given a puncher's chance — despite stunning wins over Real Madrid and Lyon - against Pere Romeu's star-studded side, who've contested five of the past six finals.

But Slegers, who has driven Arsenal to new heights following Jonas Eidevall's relegation in October, showcased her coaching qualities and masterminded a clinical performance on the biggest stage to put the club back upon their perch.

Not only did Arsenal shatter their glass ceiling but admirably, they also achieved it while breaking records and inspiring a new generation of young Gunners.