Corinthians and Arsenal Set to Make History in the First Women’s Champions Cup Final

The Women’s Champions Cup has its finalists. Corinthians and Arsenal will face off in the first final in the tournament’s history after winning their respective semifinals on Wednesday at Brentford’s stadium. A Brazilian powerhouse and an English giant will write the first golden chapter of this new competition.

The tournament is set for a historic showdown featuring two contrasting styles. Corinthians advanced through resilience and efficiency, while Arsenal arrived with total control and European authority. For the first time, the Women’s Champions Cup will crown a champion.

Corinthians defeated Gotham FC 1–0 in the first semifinal. Gotham entered the match as champions of the NWSL and the Concacaf Champions Cup, but it was Gabi Zanotti who made the difference with a decisive goal in the 83rd minute. The Brazilian side defended with discipline and patience, striking when the match seemed destined to end scoreless.

Gotham dominated possession and fired 20 shots on goal but struggled with finishing. Corinthians had just 31.6 percent of the ball and capitalized on their one clear opportunity. The result snapped a historic unbeaten run for the American club against international opponents.

In the second semifinal, Arsenal showcased its superiority by thrashing Morocco’s ASFAR 6–0. The English side settled the match before halftime and left no room for surprises, making the gap in quality evident from the opening minutes.

The Gunners opened the scoring within the first 10 minutes from a corner kick. Frida Maanum added the second, Mariona converted a penalty, and Olivia Smith scored the fourth before the break. Alessia Russo completed the rout with two goals in the second half.

The Women’s Champions Cup final will be played on Sunday, February 1, at the Emirates Stadium in London. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. (Mexico City time). The stage is set to crown the first champion in the tournament’s history.

Corinthians will aim to make history as South America’s representative, while Arsenal will look to lift the trophy at home and cement their dominance. Women’s football is set to witness a landmark final that signals the beginning of a new era.