Football Focus presenter Alex Scott exclusive: 'Those celebrations were fun - because Arsenal had a little surprise concert from my partner, who they forced to get up on stage' Champions League winner shares tales of Jess Glynne party

Alex Scott has experienced the Champions League from every possible angle - as a player who lifted the trophy as part of a historic quadruple season, and now as a broadcaster and fan watching from the outside.

Nearly two decades on from that famous 2007 triumph, she still describes it as a “pinch-me” moment when she looks back.

And while her playing days brought European glory on the pitch, Arsenal’s victory in Lisbon last year gave her more recent celebrations that have created different kinds of Champions League memories.

‘I won the Champions League. Mic drop’

Speaking to FourFourTwo exclusively, Scott reflected on her standout Champions League memories, with the 2007 triumph still sitting at the very top.

Scott was part of the Arsenal side that won the Champions League in 2007, known then as the UEFA Women's Cup. It was a landmark year for the Gunners that saw the club complete a historic quadruple under manager Vic Akers, with Emma Hayes working alongside him.

“My favourite Champions League memory has to go back to 2007,” Scott said. “To be able to sit here with you today and say I won the Champions League. Mic drop.

“You know, it's just that moment. And actually, it's a pinch me moment, isn't it? I've been a player so I know what it's like - the different emotions of getting knocked out, managing to get back in the competition and go all the way and what it feels to lift that trophy.

“But then to actually be this side of it now and be a lead presenter for Disney across the competition - yeah, sometimes I still pinch myself that I had an amazing career there.

“But I'm still managing to affect change in women's sport this side of it. And I absolutely love that as well, it's amazing.”

Celebrations in Lisbon and a surprise Jess Glynne performance

Last year marked another milestone for Arsenal as they won the Champions League for the second time in their history, remaining the only English club to have done so.

After huge comebacks in both the quarter-final against Real Madrid and the semi-final against Lyon, they defied the odds to beat European giants Barcelona 1-0 in Lisbon to lift the trophy.

And this time, Scott was able to experience it from the other side, joining former players and club legends to celebrate in Portugal.

The team were joined by familiar faces including Scott, 2007 quadruple-winning manager Vic Akers, and Scott’s former teammates Lianne Sanderson and Karen Carney.

One of the standout moments of the night came when popstar Jess Glynne, Scott’s partner, delivered a surprise live performance in front of players, staff and guests.

“Those celebrations were fun, yeah, that was a party, I tell you that much,” Scott said.

“The girls loved it because they had a little surprise concert from my partner who they forced to get up on stage. The players were singing along with her which was amazing memories.”

Sanderson later revealed that the only time she has ever missed a flight came after the final in Lisbon, as a result of the victory party celebrations.

‘Barcelona have got a point to prove’

This season, Scott believes Barcelona are the team to beat the competition is closer than ever.

“I think it's really tough to call this year,” she added. “And that's how you want the Champions League to be. Not just knowing who's going to get to the final and lift the trophy.

“But I am going to go for Barcelona. Which changed because originally I was saying this is Chelsea's year. But I think Barcelona have looked like a team that have got a point to prove and they want that trophy back.

“I think it will be tough but I'm going for a Barcelona-Lyon final and Barcelona to take it.

“It pains me because of Arsenal and my love for that club. But yeah, if I take away the Arsenal love, I do think Barcelona.”

Alex Scott is an ESPN presenter for the UEFA Women’s Champions League on Disney+, with all matches, including the semi-finals, available live on Disney+ on 25 & 26 April and 2 & 3 May 2026.