Arsenal Women have unveiled the first three episodes of their four-part documentary 'Only In The Land', chronicling their triumphant 2024/25 UEFA Women's Champions League campaign. Narrated by former player Jen Beattie, the series offers exclusive insights into the team's journey to a second European title. The final episode will follow on January 16.
Arsenal Women clinched their second UEFA Women's Champions League title in 2024/25, defeating Barcelona 1-0 in the final in Lisbon with a goal from Stina Blackstenius. This marked their first win since 2007, when the competition was known as the UEFA Women’s Cup. The official documentary 'Only In The Land' captures this historic run, with the first three episodes now available on Arsenal.com.
Narrated by ex-Arsenal defender Jen Beattie, the series includes never-before-seen footage from the dressing room and interviews with players, coaches, and BBC journalist Jo Currie. Episode 1, titled 'Transition', details Jonas Eidevall's departure and Renée Slegers' interim appointment, highlighting early successes against Valerenga, West Ham United, Juventus, Tottenham Hotspur, and a comeback victory over Bayern Munich to top their group.
Episode 2, 'Growth', covers Slegers' permanent role and the loan signing of Chloe Kelly, alongside a narrow loss to Chelsea, a comeback win at Manchester City, and cup exits to City and Liverpool. It ends with a 2-0 defeat at Real Madrid amid heavy rain.
Episode 3, 'Belief', features Slegers urging the team to 'suffer for what you love' before an epic turnaround against Real Madrid at Emirates Stadium in the quarter-finals. It also spotlights her partnership with Aaron D'Antino and the semi-final success over Lyon.
The upcoming Episode 4, 'The Arsenal Way', includes Leah Williamson reflecting on her 2007 final mascot experience, Kim Little on her club journey, and Barcelona arrivals Mariona Caldentey and Laia Codina sharing their perspectives. Exclusive behind-the-scenes from the Lisbon final rounds out the series.
Defender Lotte Wubben-Moy captures the emotion: 'I felt so full in that moment that I wanted to burst... We just want to burst, and share it with everyone.' The documentary underscores Arsenal's resilience under Slegers, who took over mid-season.
