Arsenal women make history with huge ballon d’or award
Arsenal Women have been named the Women’s Club of the Year at the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards.
It marks another milestone in what has been a remarkable year for the north London side.
The recognition follows their historic triumph in the Women’s Champions League last season.
That victory ended Barcelona’s run of two successive titles and confirmed Arsenal’s place in European history.
Their route to the final was far from simple.
The team topped Group C with a perfect return of 15 points from six matches. In the quarter-finals, they overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat Real Madrid 3-2 on aggregate.
The Emirates Stadium hosted that unforgettable night, with the team sealing the win late on. In the semi-finals, they once again showed resilience after falling behind against Lyon.
A 4-1 victory in France secured a 5-3 aggregate success and a place in the showpiece final.
Domestic form and support off the pitch
Their fighting spirit was also evident in the Women’s Super League campaign. Arsenal produced thrilling comebacks, winning 4-3 against Manchester City, West Ham United and Manchester United.
These results helped them finish second in the table, with only Chelsea posting a better record. Slegers’ squad blended determination with attacking quality, turning difficult matches into vital victories.
The club has also made significant strides off the pitch. It announced that every Women’s Super League home game for the 2025/26 season will be staged at Emirates Stadium.
That decision reflects the rapid growth of support for the team over the past few years. Tens of thousands of fans now fill the stands in N5 each week to back the side.
Winning the Ballon d’Or Women’s Club of the Year award confirms Arsenal’s progress on every front. It highlights a year that combined European success, domestic strength and bold steps forward off the pitch.
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