In this video
- Slegers said it was probably the hardest game so far, with Barcelona's rotations and individual threat to deal with. The way the team managed the game was above all expectation.
- Asked about her journey from assistant at the start of the season, Slegers said the team went through hard times but always fought back. The belief grew every single day.
“…there's even more to give in this team.”
- Asked what it means to give this to the fans, Slegers said she was at the club in 2007 and is just a very small part of it. Achieving something together is much greater.
- Asked about the wider impact of a new name on the trophy, Slegers agreed and said the game is growing fast. More competition is good for its development, though she is happy it is Arsenal.
- Asked if she had spoken to Emma Hayes, Slegers said Hayes was her head coach in the academy. They spoke this week, about Barcelona too, but it is this team that faces Barcelona.
- After a question in Portuguese, Slegers said Barcelona have few weaknesses, but every team has some. Managing the game while staying close to who Arsenal are was key to the win.
Renee Slegers shares her thoughts after Arsenal Women secured a dramatic win in one of their toughest UEFA Women’s Champions League matches yet. The head coach praised her players’ resilience, focus, and team spirit in a high-pressure game that sends the Gunners to the final.
In her post-match reaction, Slegers highlighted the emotional moments, key performances, and how the team managed to overcome one of their hardest challenges this season.
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