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Arsenal and Barcelona draw 1-1 in Women’s Champions League
Arsenal and Barcelona drew 1-1 in the Women’s Champions League at Barcelona’s home ground.
Frida Maanum gave Arsenal the lead in the 22nd minute after Alessia Russo’s cross and a save from goalkeeper Cata Coll.
Caroline Graham Hansen equalised for Barcelona in the 59th minute, and neither side scored again.
The draw left Arsenal on eight points after four matches in the competition’s league phase.
Arsenal are the reigning champions after beating Barcelona in the 2025 final, making this a rematch of that title game.
The result also extended Arsenal’s unbeaten run to six matches in all competitions.
Both teams shared the points, with no further outcome stated.
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Women’s Champions League holders Barcelona at Camp Nou on Thursday.
Frida Maanum gave Arsenal the lead in the first half.
Caroline Graham Hansen equalised for Barcelona in the 59th minute.
The draw ended Barcelona’s 100% record in this season’s Champions League.
Arsenal had eight points after four matches in the league phase.
- Who
- Arsenal and Barcelona.
- What
- The teams drew 1-1 in the Women’s Champions League.
- When
- Thursday, 12 November 2026.
- Where
- Camp Nou in Barcelona.
- Why
- The teams shared the points after Maanum and Graham Hansen scored.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Frida Maanum scored to put Arsenal ahead.
Caroline Graham Hansen equalised for Barcelona.
The match ended 1-1, ending Barcelona’s 100% record in this season’s Champions League.
- Final score
- Arsenal 1-1 Barcelona
- Arsenal scorer
- Frida Maanum
- Barcelona scorer
- Caroline Graham Hansen
- Equaliser
- 59th minute
- Arsenal points
- Eight after four league-phase matches
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The execution was so good. It is always going to be difficult against Barcelona because they are so good on the ball. It's hard to defend against but we did well.
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