Arsenal’s gamers have fun a well-known turnaround achieved by three second-half objectives – Reuters/Paul Childs
If Arsenal had been going to overturn this Champions League quarter-final tie in opposition to Actual Madrid they wanted Alessia Russo, their star striker, to step up.
Once they went into half-time with the rating at 0-0, nonetheless trailing 2-0 from their defeat in Spain final week, it seemed as if their lack of efficiency within the remaining third was going to price them.
Russo had been responsible of not getting herself into the precise positions to complete a few of the improbable crosses Chloe Kelly was placing into the field. However with Arsenal seemingly heading for disappointment, Russo confirmed why she might be one among greatest forwards on this planet.
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She scored seconds after half-time to kick-start Arsenal’s comeback. Kelly, who was excellent, then set-up Mariona Caldentey for the equaliser three minutes later.
Russo then scored the decisive purpose, reacting shortly to fireplace in from close-range. She twice thought she had netted a hat-trick however was denied for offside, as soon as by VAR and as soon as by the assistant referee.
Arsenal will now meet eight-time champions Lyon and their former supervisor Joe Montemurro within the semi-final.
Alessia Russo scored the purpose that settled the tie with an instinctive end – Getty Photos/David Value
It’s exhausting to really feel a lot sympathy for Actual Madrid, who didn’t present up in north London after what had been a powerful efficiency within the reverse fixture.
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There was little doubt that each groups had been handled to higher situations on the Emirates than they had been at Madrid’s Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium final week.
The Spanish membership got here underneath important criticism for the state of their pitch, which was branded and “harmful” by England supervisor Sarina Wiegman.
Final week’s poor situations noticed Actual Madrid midfielder Melanie Leupolz undergo a season-ending knee harm after shedding her stability on the turf, that means she was unavailable for this second leg.
Arsenal had given themselves a mountain to climb by conceding a late second purpose within the first leg however boss Renee Slegers had maintained her facet had been ok to overturn that deficit.
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An early purpose would have been priceless and the hosts had loads of alternatives to seek out one. Chloe Kelly put quite a lot of harmful crosses into the field that had been begging to be completed, however her team-mates had been a little bit sluggish to react.
Chloe Kelly was instrumental to all the things Arsenal did nicely as an attacking pressure – Getty Photos/Adrian Dennis
There was a slight sense of irony that Arsenal had been lacking a scientific contact within the remaining third, very similar to Mikel Arteta’s crew on quite a few events this season.
Their greatest likelihood of the half got here when Mariona Caldentey met one among Kelly’s out-swinging corners, however the ahead may solely ship a free header over the crossbar.
Caitlin Foord then additionally despatched a header over after assembly Alessia Russo’s chipped supply.
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For all their possession within the first half, Arsenal solely compelled Actual Madrid goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez into one save – which was pretty routine.
As that they had achieved within the first leg, Actual Madrid seemed harmful on the counter-attack and Arsenal goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar needed to be alert to maintain out Filipa Angeldahl’s long-range strike to forestall her facet having much more of an uphill battle.
If Slegers had advised her gamers at half-time they wanted to get on the top of Kelly’s good deliveries, it was recommendation her facet immediately took on board. Russo lastly met one among her deliveries on the back-post earlier than Kelly then picked out Caldentey, who headed within the equaliser.
Arsenal maintained their stress and had been rewarded when Russo put them forward within the tie for the primary time. The striker was quickest to react to Steph Catley’s knockdown and despatched a first-time end into the highest proper nook. Russo deserved a hat-trick however twice noticed objectives dominated out for offside.
Match particulars
Arsenal (4-3-3): Van Domselaar 7, Fox 7, Williamson 7, Catley 7, McCabe 7, Mariona 7, Little 7, McCabe 7, Maanum 7 (Walti 73, 6), Foord 7, Kelly 8 (Mead 73, 6), Russo 8
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Subs: Zinsberger, Williams, Codina, Ilestedt, Nighswonger, Reid, Cooney-Cross, Pelova, Kafaji, Blackstenius
Actual Madrid (4-3-3): Misa 5, Garcia 6, Mendez 5, Lakrar 5, Olga 5 (Redondo 76, 5), Toletti 5, Angeldahl 6 (Yasmim 76, 5), Weir 6, Caicedo 5, Athena 5, Bruun 5 (Feller 76, 5)
Subs: Laia, Sofia, Antonia, Moller, Camacho, Navarro, Noemi, Dorado, Elsa
Referee: Silvia Gasperotti (Italy)
Attendance: 22,517
10:18 PM GMTAlessia Russo on half-time turnaround
When requested concerning the turnaround at half time, and what was stated, Russo advised TNT Sports activities: “We knew we had been doing nicely within the first half. We felt good. We felt like we had momentum and we stated we needed to be extra affected person within the remaining third as a result of we knew we wanted to attain. Chloe put in some nice crosses which arrange the primary two objectives after which we had been persistent and possibly ought to have had extra to be honest.
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10:16 PM GMTChloe Kelly shares pleasure on social media
Chloe Kelly has solely been off the pitch for a handful of minutes, however she has already shared her pleasure at reaching the semi-finals on social media:
10:14 PM GMTAlessia Russo: One in all my greatest nights in an Arsenal shirt:
“It was wonderful,” Alessia Russo tells TNT Sports activities.
“Nonetheless feels a bit surreal proper now, not likely let it sink in but. We’ve had quite a lot of perception all week.
“I believe so [it was one of her best nights in an Arsenal shirt]. Hopefully lengthy could that proceed, however yeah that was particular. VAR ruined that one however I ought to have scored a 3rd anyway!
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“We knew that we had been doing nicely within the first half, as a crew we felt like we had momentum. We knew we wanted to attain, Chloe [Kelly] put in some nice crosses which set off the primary two objectives, and we had been simply constant – we most likely ought to have gotten just a few extra.”
10:12 PM GMTFull time: Arsenal to play Lyon in semi-finals
Arsenal will tackle Lyon within the semi-finals and keep tuned for supervisor and participant response to the thrilling match on the Emirates.
10:01 PM GMTFull time: One other memorable European night time on the Emirates
One other memorable European night time on the Emirates for Arsenal. Simply as they did in opposition to Bayern Munich two years in the past, they’ve come from behind in a quarter-final to achieve the semis. This one although, overturning a 2-0 deficit, is much more spectacular. Alessia Russo and Chloe Kelly had been the standout gamers however from entrance to again, each participant performed their half. A semi-final in opposition to Lyon and their former supervisor Joe Montemurro awaits.
09:54 PM GMTFull time: Arsenal overturn two purpose deficit to beat Actual Madrid
The teaching workers dash onto the sector to congratulate the gamers, whereas the Madrid crew can solely cease the place they had been when the whistle blew in nearly disbelief on the means the Gunners have come at them.
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A blistering two objectives firstly of the half set that every one up for Renee Slegers’ facet.
09:52 PM GMTFull time: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
Arsenal have held on to the win and secured their place within the Champions League semi-finals.
After struggling a 2-0 defeat in Madrid they managed to overturn the deficit on the Emirates with a strong second half show.
Alessia Russo scored twice and had two objectives dominated out for offside, and after a nervy opening 45 minutes with little remaining product, it clicked for the Gunners within the second half.
Arsenal will tackle Lyon within the subsequent spherical.
09:50 PM GMT90+3 minutes: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
Van Domselaar is in the precise place on the proper time to make a powerful save to disclaim Linda Caicedo’s shot, she beat Williamson to the ball and made house.
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Catley blocked a shot from the comply with up, from Athenea.
Arsenal have to carry their nerve right here.
09:48 PM GMT90+2 minutes: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
Actual Madrid have the ball contained in the Arsenal half, it hasn’t occurred typically on this match however on the finish of the primary half van Domselaar needed to make an important save.
This time the defenders are capable of win the ball again comfortably.
09:46 PM GMT90 minutes: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
One other Arsenal change, Kim Little leaves the sector for Stina Blackstenius.
There will likely be six minutes of added time, the Arsenal followers haven’t loved that exact announcement.
09:44 PM GMT88 minutes: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
Alessia Russo desires her hat-trick and she or he thought she had it!
The flag goes up for offside, and once more it seemed shut, however VAR has dominated the striker simply broke the road.
09:43 PM GMT86 minutes: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
Arsenal are chasing down all the things, they’ve been distinctive within the second half though missfired so much within the first.
As soon as the crosses began discovering their supposed targets, Actual had no reply and they’re lower than 5 minutes away now from a gathering with Lyon within the semi-finals.
09:41 PM GMT84 minutes: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
There are lower than 10 minutes to go for Arsenal to carry onto their lead and safe their place within the Champions League semi-finals.
09:39 PM GMT83 minutes: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
It’s a brand new Ladies’s Champions League quarter-final document crowd of twenty-two,517 on the Emirates tonight and so they have made themselves recognized – within the second half particularly.
The document is the brand new highest attended recreation of the spherical in England.
09:38 PM GMT82 minutes: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
Alessia Russo had an opportunity to bury the sport!
She received the ball again and carved out house to shoot within the field nevertheless it was too near Misa who made a great save to parry the ball huge.
09:37 PM GMT81 minutes: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
Actual Madrid ought to be the facet attacking from the scoreline, nevertheless it has continued to be all Arsenal on this half up to now.
Will these adjustments have time to make an impression?
Arsenal have one other likelihood, with a nook headed simply huge by Russo.
09:36 PM GMT80 minutes: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
One other Arsenal free kick, this one simply outdoors the realm on the left hand facet.
Mead takes and nearly seems like she went for purpose, nevertheless it’s headed clear and out of the trail of the arrival Leah Williamson.
09:33 PM GMT76 minutes: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
Time for the Actual adjustments: Olga comes off for Alba Redondo, Signe Bruun for Naomie Feller and Filippa Angeldahl has been changed by Yasmim.
09:31 PM GMT75 minutes: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
Arsenal make their first substitutions of the match with Chloe Kelly coming off for Beth Mead.
Frida Maanum was additionally changed by Leah Walti.
09:29 PM GMTGOAL DISALLOWED 71 minutes: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
Alessia Russo thought she had scored a hat-trick.
Once more she was simply within the excellent place to beat her marker and tuck the cross into the again of the online.
Her lunge was occasions to perfection and it was one other good cross from Frida Maanum, however VAR judged the Arsenal ahead to be offside and the purpose won’t rely.
09:24 PM GMT68 minutes: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
Katie McCabe sends in one other Arsenal nook, it’s in the direction of the again put up however Russo and Catley get in one another’s means barely and the ball goes out for a purpose kick.
09:22 PM GMT66 minutes: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
Arsenal are throwing all the things at this now, making an attempt to maintain Actual away from the ball.
They’re first to each ball and it has been an actual momentum shift because the first half.
09:19 PM GMT63 minutes: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
Now that Arsenal have the lead, it has to pressure Actual Madrid to vary their ways.
They weren’t ready in any respect for this second half onslaught after weathering the storm with ease within the first half.
Can they discover a means again into this tie now they’re a purpose behind?
09:16 PM GMTGOAL – Russo – 59 minutes: Arsenal 3 Actual Madrid 0 (3-2)
That was distinctive from Alessia Russo!
She was off stability when the cross got here in however managed to hit the ball first time and hook the ball into the again of the online after it was headed down by Catley.
Finest purpose of the sport up to now, and it places Arsenal within the lead.
09:12 PM GMT56 minutes: Arsenal 2 Actual Madrid 0 (2-2)
Do we predict Renee Slegers learn this weblog to her gamers at half-time? Lastly, her gamers acquired on the top of Chloe Kelly’s crosses.
Two good deliveries from the England winger, the primary for Russo, the second for Mariona. In a flash this tie has flipped.
Absolutely the momentum is with Arsenal now?
09:10 PM GMT52 minutes: Arsenal 2 Actual Madrid 0 (2-2)
For the reason that purpose the sport has turn into a little bit bit extra frantic from each side, however the crowd have actually acquired behind their crew.
A number of the nervous vitality from the primary half has dissapated with the quickfire double.
09:06 PM GMTGOAL – Caldentey ranges – Arsenal 2 Actual Madrid 0 (2-2)
Virtually instantly after the restart, Arsenal have one other!
Caldentey was unmarked within the field and simply needed to beat the goalkeeper with a strong head.
One other help for Chloe Kelly, and no matter Renee Slegers stated at half time has instantly had an impression!
09:03 PM GMTGOAL – Alessia Russo – 46 minutes: Arsenal 1 Actual Madrid 0 (1-2)
With the primary assault of the second half, Arsenal have pulled one again!
Caitlin Foord drove ahead within the midfield and the cross was inch-perfect from Chloe Kelly.
Alessia Russo beat her marker and slotted the ball into the again of the online. Recreation on for Arsenal.
09:01 PM GMT46 minutes: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Actual Madrid get the second half underway.
08:52 PM GMTHalf time: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
You are feeling Arsenal actually wanted to attain in that half to have an opportunity of overturning this tie.
They’ve had loads of possession however no actual clear minimize probabilities. A few headers which have gone over the bar and loads of crosses which have gone unfinished.
But you continue to really feel one purpose may make a distinction – they’re working out of time.
08:49 PM GMTHalf time: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Actual Madrid have fired a few warning photographs to Arsenal that they’re harmful on the counter-attack. A great save from Van Domselaar to disclaim Angeldahl, earlier than Caicedo was flagged offside twice. If Actual Madrid get a purpose it’s basically tie over.
08:47 PM GMTHalf time: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2) – Stat assault
Arsenal have had 65 p.c possession, and 5 makes an attempt on purpose.
Of their 30 assaults, and 7 corners, Actual Madrid goalkeeper Misa has made only one save, the identical as Van Domselaar.
Renee Slegers solely has 45 minutes to attempt to flip this round and forestall Arsenal exiting the competitors on the quarter-final stage.
08:45 PM GMTHalf time: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Arsenal end off the ball with one other promising ball throughout the face of the field…that but once more quantities to nothing.
08:42 PM GMT42 minutes: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Arsenal have had all of the possession and probabilities, nevertheless it’s the guests who got here closest to breaking the impasse!
Van Domselaar needed to be alert to disclaim Angeldahl’s driving shot from the sting of the realm.
That’s a reminder of the risks on this Madrid facet and what they’ll provide.
08:40 PM GMT40 minutes: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Are Arsenal getting pissed off? Caldentey has simply dedicated a cynical foul by pulling a shirt.
The Gunners are quickly approaching half time, and have simply 50 minutes to attain two objectives, and keep within the Champions League.
08:36 PM GMT36 minutes: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Arsenal have nook after nook, however they aren’t coming near forcing Misa into making a save.
For the quantity of play that has been in and across the Actual space, the goalkeeper has has surprisingly little to do.
The Gunners must work on the standard of their supply fairly than the amount.
08:33 PM GMT33 minutes: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Are Arsenal getting nearer? Caitlin Foord launches herself at a header because the ball is lifted into the field by Russo however takes a little bit of a clattering on the way in which down.
That has given the group a little bit of a carry and she or he is applauded again to her toes.
08:32 PM GMT32 minutes: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Caldentey wins one more nook for Arsenal, they take it brief and once more can not beat the primary participant within the Actual field.
A promising likelihood is performed again to the goalkeeper and the Gunners must construct from the again. Once more.
08:29 PM GMT30 minutes: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Chloe Kelly has been placing some improbable crosses into the field however her team-mates are usually not getting on the top of them.
08:27 PM GMT27 minutes: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Actual have weathered the storm up to now, however will they be capable of take a foothold on this match?
In the event that they get one purpose abruptly Arsenal will discover themselves with a fair larger mountain to climb, though the house facet haven’t needed to do a lot defending up to now.
08:26 PM GMT23 minutes: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Arsenal have a free kick simply outdoors the realm and one other likelihood to get the ball within the field and trigger Actual some points.
Katie McCabe launches the ball into the field, nevertheless it’s too straightforward once more for Actual to defend.
08:26 PM GMT23 minutes: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Arsenal have had a nook and a free kick and managed to place the ball into harmful areas, however Actual have been equal to each of them.
08:18 PM GMT19 minutes: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Arsenal have just about been camped in Actual Madrid’s half since kick-off however they’ve struggled to create an opportunity of observe. A number of practically moments nevertheless it’s been a optimistic begin. The Spaniards absolutely can’t spend the entire recreation defending this deep.
08:16 PM GMT16 minutes: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
One other cross is swung into the realm, this time by Chloe Kelly nevertheless it’s too excessive for everybody and goes out for a purpose kick.
It seems like kelly and Caitlin Foord have swapped wings, with Kelly on the precise and Foord on the left.
08:13 PM GMT13 minutes: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Arsenal have one other nook, however Actual Madrid up to now have stayed resolute on the again…though they nonetheless can not get out of their very own half.
It may very well be a protracted 90 minutes for the defenders in gray.
08:11 PM GMT10 minutes: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
That was the possibility that they had been ready for!
The nook was swung into the field and each Steph Catley and Mariona Caldentey had been within the space ready, it falls to the later who makes good contact however her header goes simply over the bar.
08:10 PM GMT9 minutes: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Arsenal can nonetheless not discover a means into the Actual field, a probing ball aimed within the path of Alessia Russo was minimize out simply earlier than the road.
Arsenal have a nook.
08:06 PM GMT6 minutes: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Arsenal have continued to maintain the tempo excessive and have dominated the ball, however have been unable to seek out any house within the remaining third in opposition to a well-organised Actual Madrid facet.
08:02 PM GMT3 minutes: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Arsenal have began brightly and are fast to chase down completely all the things.
It feels very frantic and really early within the recreation however within the opening three minutes, Actual have been unable to get out of their very own half.
08:00 PM GMT1 minute: Arsenal 0 Actual Madrid 0 (0-2)
Alessia Russo will get the sport underway.
07:57 PM GMTKick off imminent
The gamers have emerged onto the pitch on the Emirates, after a lightweight present and rendition of the Arsenal tune, now it’s time for the Champions League anthem after which the match will begin.
07:52 PM GMTRenee Slegers insists there’s nonetheless hope
Renee Slegers advised UEFA.com: “It’s solely half-time [in the tie]. Once we’re at our greatest, we’re actually good. We scored two objectives in 90 seconds final Saturday, so we consider in what we will do.”
07:49 PM GMTLotte Wubben-Moy excited and centered for the match
“I’m doing it for the women on the market actually,” Wubben-Moy stated on the pitch.
“I’m excited for tonight. There’s nothing like being on the Emirates.
“We’re actually centered, we’re prepared and I believe will probably be a quick begin tonight.”
07:46 PM GMTThe Emirates is filling up
Beginning to get just a few extra by means of the doorways on the Emirates now. Arsenal are on target to interrupt the document attendance for a ladies’s Champions League quarter-final, beforehand set by them once they beat Bayern Munich in entrance of a 21,307 robust crowd in 2023.
07:38 PM GMTFirst leg reminder
Renée Slegers’ facet suffered a harmful defeat within the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, with objectives from Linda Caicedo and Athenea del Castillo giving Actual Madrid a 2-0 victory, the largest speaking level was not the sport, however the state of the pitch.
This Actual Madrid floor was barely acceptable for a Sunday League match. It was partially liable for their first purpose, with Leah Williamson failing to manage the ball as a result of situations, which allowed Caicedo to pounce and end. Williamson will mirror that she ought to have achieved higher, however she is going to little doubt really feel aggrieved that the state of the pitch performed a component in her error.
To learn the total report by reporter Kathryn Batte, click on .
07:33 PM GMTRenee Slegers’ programme notes
Renee Slegers acknowledges the problem Arsenal will face: “After all a two-goal deficit is just not an insignificant one to overturn, however, as we confirmed on the weekend, we’re greater than able to being ruthless in each packing containers.
“The floor additionally offers us a possibility to play all the things at a better tempo and transfer the ball round freely to create some stunning passages of play. Once we play the Arsenal means, it’s unbelievable exhausting to cease us.
“Actual Madrid will come to London with quite a lot of confidence after final week’s outcome. They’ve a result in shield and we all know they are going to be robust to interrupt down. However it is a likelihood to show who we’re.”
07:20 PM GMTAmanda Ilestedt’s journey again from being pregnant
Telegraph Sport has spoken to Arsenal and Sweden defender Amanda Ilestedt at varied factors over the previous few months to achieve an perception into her journey again to the soccer pitch after turning into a mom…
Ilestedt takes her place on the Arsenal bench tonight to face Actual Madrid and to learn the total story click on .
07:12 PM GMTElla Toone within the viewers
Ella Toone is on the Emirates tonight to assist her England team-mate and good pal Alessia Russo. The pair are on account of document their podcast this week.
07:05 PM GMTReal Madrid crew information
Actual Madrid XI: Misa; Sheila Garcia, Mendez, Lakrar, Olga, Toletti, Angeldahl, Weir, Linda Caicedo, Bruun, Athenea
07:01 PM GMTArsenal make no adjustments from Liverpool victory
Arsenal have named the identical beginning XI because the one which beat Liverpool 4-0 on Saturday.
Arsenal XI: Van Domselaar, Fox, Williamson, Catley, Caldentey, Little, McCabe, Maanum, Foord, Kelly, Russo
Substitutes: Zinsberger, Williams, Codina, Ilestedt, Nighswonger, Reid, Walti, Cooney-Cross, Pelova, Mead, Kafaji, Blackstenius
06:57 PM GMTArsenal attempt to overcome two-goal deficit
Good night and welcome to The Telegraph’s reside protection of the Ladies’s Champions League quarter-finals as Arsenal attempt to overturn a two-goal deficit to remain within the competitors.
The primary leg in Madrid on the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium was overshadowed by the state of the pitch, which Ian Wright summed up as a “f—– shame”, that got here three days after the state of the pitch was additionally one of many principal speaking factors within the Ladies’s League Cup remaining between Chelsea and Manchester Metropolis.
The pitch affected the play, Leah Williamson failed to manage the ball, and Actual Madrid’s Melanie Leupolz suffered an harm when her studs caught within the mud as she tried to play a cross.
This time round there might be no such excuses. Arsenal will likely be enjoying on the Emirates, in entrance of a giant crowd, and recent off the again of a snug 4-0 win in opposition to Liverpool on the weekend.
The Gunners have overcome deficits earlier than. Towards Bayern Munich within the group levels they had been handed a 5-2 drubbing in Germany however seemed a distinct facet and battled to a 3-2 win to safe their place on the prime of Group C.
That’s what Arsenal must channel tonight in opposition to a Actual Madrid crew who simply must lose by lower than one purpose.
It is going to be a troublesome problem for Renee Slegers’ facet.