Schelin recalls when Blackstenius, 12 years her junior, came into the national team’s senior team and was already known as, in her words, a “superstar”. In 2015, Sweden won the Under-19 European Championship, and Blackstenius took home the Golden Boot and player of the tournament awards.

Arsenal spoiled Barcelona's coronation atop the Champions League. The Catalan giants boast some of the biggest names in the game, and were two-time defending champions, and had won three of the last four tournaments in Europe's biggest international club competition,

LISBON — Arsenal forward Stina Blackstenius struck a late winner as the London team shocked holders Barcelona 1-0 on Saturday to claim their second Women's Champions League title and first in 18 years to the delight of their 5,000 traveling fans. Arsenal withstood a flurry of Barca chances before Blackstenius broke the deadlock in the 75th minute.