Arteta Praises Arsenal Women’s Remarkable Comeback Against Madrid, Says Coach Renee
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Synopsis
On April 18, Arsenal Women's coach Renee Slegers shared the immense support from the men's team after their comeback against Real Madrid Femenino, highlighting a message from Mikel Arteta who called the win 'inspirational'. Renee aims to lead her team further in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Key Takeaways
- Renee Slegers received support from Mikel Arteta.
- Arsenal Women reached the UEFA semifinals.
- The Lady Gunners won against Madrid with a 3-0 score.
- Arteta’s team was inspired by the women’s performance.
- Next match is against Olympique Lyonnais.
London, April 18 (NationPress) The head coach of Arsenal Women, Renee Slegers, has expressed her appreciation for the overwhelming support received from the men's team following their impressive comeback against Real Madrid Femenino. Among the messages was one from Mikel Arteta, who described Renee’s squad as ‘inspirational’.
Since her appointment in January, Renee has steered the team into the semifinals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. The Lady Gunners are set to face Olympique Lyonnais in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium this Saturday.
After suffering a challenging 0-2 loss at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano, the team rallied back with a commanding 3-0 win on home soil, keeping their championship hopes alive.
“Since my arrival at the club, I’ve felt a unified spirit. I've been in touch with the assistant coach from the men’s team, who also hails from the Netherlands. After our victory over Madrid, I received messages from many within the club, including Mikel, who remarked that it was inspirational. Observing what our team accomplished against Madrid, I find it incredibly strong,” Renee stated during a press conference.
Arteta’s squad evidently drew the right inspiration from their female counterparts, as they delivered a significant victory with the same scoreline at the same venue just days later, followed by a notable 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu in the second leg, achieving a 5-1 aggregate score.
