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From Linköping to Lisbon: retracing Blackstenius’ steps to Arsenal icon status

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Stina Blackstenius scored the winner in Arsenal's Women's Champions League win over Barcelona .

The 29-year-old striker scored one of the two biggest goals in the club's history.

The Sweden striker has scored in all three finals during her time at Arsenal .

Martin Sjögren was in charge of Linköping when he signed her from the lower leagues in 2013 .

He says she has proved so many times with the Swedish team that she is a player for the big games.

I just can’t believe we won the Champions League and we get to celebrate.” Even in that, proudest of moments, she still came across a little shy in a live post-match interview, but in front of goal, she is fearless..