It is no mean feat for any team to come away from Camp Nou with a result against Barcelona in the Women's Champions League, let alone a side struggling for form.
With that context in mind, Arsenal's draw on Thursday night was a significant achievement and increases their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages of the competition.
Sitting sixth in the Women's Super League table, their title hopes in tatters, Renee Slegers' side are putting all their eggs in one basket and hoping for success in Europe.
They have a promising seven points from their opening four matches and while giants Lyon await in London next week, their draw with Barca could provide a welcome boost.
Arsenal secure gutsy Champions League draw at Barcelona
It was not a scintillating display from Arsenal, nor a tactical masterclass, but it was a gritty showing that we have not seen enough of this season.
With manager Slegers under scrutiny and the players under pressure to perform, the last thing they needed was to face the full-throttle Barcelona attack.
Caroline Graham Hansen's cleverness, Sydney Schertenleib's constant threat and the aura of top scorer Ewa Pajor is enough to strike fear into any team in Europe.
Even with three-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati on the bench, Barcelona were able to impose their superiority…
