Soccer-Arsenal 'ladies saved the club' after Champions League crown, says Wright

Soccer Football - Women's Champions League - Final - Arsenal v FC Barcelona - Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal - May 24, 2025 Arsenal's Alessia Russo, Leah Williamson, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Chloe Kelly and Beth Mead celebrate with the trophy after winning the Champions League REUTERS/Rodrigo Antunes

(Reuters) -Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright said the women's team have saved the north London club after they beat defending champions Barcelona 1-0 on Saturday to win their second Champions League title after an 18-year wait.

Renee Slegers' Arsenal, featuring in their first Champions League final since lifting the trophy in 2007, held firm to deny favourites Barcelona a third consecutive European crown.