Barcelona 1-1 Arsenal: Gunners end Spanish side's perfect Women's Champions League record

Arsenal held Barcelona to a 1-1 draw in the UEFA Women's Champions League at Camp Nou on Thursday, ending the Spanish side's perfect record in the competition. Barcelona created the game's first chance inside two minutes, when Caroline Graham Hansen fizzed a ball into the area for Ewa Pajor, but the striker could not connect cleanly.

Arsenal responded with a chance of their own as Alessia Russo struck the woodwork with a header from close range. Misa Rodriguez in the Arsenal goal made her first save in the 10th minute, denying Sydney Schertenleib.

Moments later, she produced another fine stop to keep out Esmee Brugts's efforts. Frida Maanum put Arsenal ahead in the 22nd minute against the run of play, finding the net after the ball kindly fell to her from a rebound.

Barcelona almost got an immediate response as Hansen curled the ball to Irene Paredes at the back post, only for the defender to send her header wide. Hansen set up another chance for the hosts after the hour mark.

She delivered a cross into the area, but Patri Guijarro could not hit the target. The Norwegian forward struck the woodwork in the first-half stoppage time, glancing a header onto the right post.

Hansen eventually restored parity in the 59th minute, cutting inside before finding the top left corner of the goal. Barcelona continued to dominate possession, but struggled to break down Arsenal'a defensive shape.

The Gunners had Rodriguez to thank in the 73rd minute, as the goalkeeper quickly reacted to prevent being beaten by Pajor. At the other end, Cata Coll came off her lines quickly to prevent Maanum from going through on goal.

Neither side could find a winner in the closing stages, allowing them to share the spoils.