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VIDEO: 'Alessia Russo's biggest fan!' - Mary Earps dons Arsenal shirt to support Lionesses team-mate as Gunners beat Barcelona in Champions League final

<p>In a heartwarming show of solidarity, Earps arrived at the stadium wearing Russo’s Arsenal jersey, sharing the moment in a video that quickly went viral on the internet. The duo share a close-knit bond and the keeper's tribute showcased her unwavering support for her compatriot, even when club allegiances differ.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Russo’s ‘biggest fan,’ Mary Earps ❤️ <br><br>She’s cheering on Arsenal in their Women’s Champions League final against Barcelona 🏆 <a href="https://t.co/ER3CEaV3u4">pic.twitter.com/ER3CEaV3u4</a></p>— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCMOTD/status/1926318814095888492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Earps shared the video on Instagram and wrote: "@ALESSIA YOUR BIGGEST FAN IS HERE".</p><p></p>

WHAT EARPS SAID

<p>In what proved to be one of the biggest surprises in recent women’s football history, Arsenal toppled Barcelona in a fiercely contested final in Lisbon, clinching their first UEFA Women’s Champions League title since 2007. Super substitute <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-women-player-ratings-barcelona-champions-league-winners-super-subs-beth-mead-stina-blackstenius-combine-gunners-defensive-masterclass-european-glory/bltfcd9f807d4830075" target="_blank">Stina Blackstenius stepped up</a> in the second half to score the decisive goal, handing the Gunners a hard-fought 1-0 victory. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>With their club duties temporarily set aside, both Russo and Earps will soon reunite under the national banner, as Sarina Wiegman’s England side prepares for two critical fixtures during the May-June FIFA international window. The Lionesses are scheduled to host Portugal on May 30, followed by an away trip to Spain on June 3 — the final matchdays of their UEFA Women’s Nations League campaign.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR EARPS & RUSSO?

VIDEO: 'Alessia Russo's biggest fan!' - Mary Earps dons Arsenal shirt to support Lionesses team-mate as Gunners beat Barcelona in Champions League final | Goal.com

Paris Saint-Germain keeper Mary Earps donned an Arsenal shirt to support her Lionesses team-mate, Alessia Russo, in the Champions League final.

VIDEO: &apos;Alessia Russo&apos;s biggest fan!&apos; - Mary Earps dons Arsenal shirt to support Lionesses team-mate as Gunners beat Barcelona in Champions League final