Arsenal Comeback and Defeat Real Madrid in the Champions League
Arsenal, led by Renee Slegers, achieved an important 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League, demonstrating calm and determination after being down. The match came after a string of adverse results for the team, including a 3-2 defeat against Bayern Munich in the competition. Real Madrid took the lead with a volley from Caroline Weir before halftime, but Arsenal responded with two headers from Alessia Russo in the second half.Slegers highlighted the team’s tranquility, both in the locker room and on the field, despite the pressure of the match. Alessia Russo, author of the two goals, expressed her satisfaction at returning to the path of victory in the competition.I am proud. It wasn’t ideal to be losing 1-0 at the end of the first half, but we kept calm. Both the coaching staff and the players talked about some details.
Renee Slegers, Arsenal coach
Caroline Weir, from Real Madrid, was “disappointed” by the defeat. The result leaves Arsenal in ninth place in the group stage table with six points, while Madrid occupies sixth place with seven points.It was a very important victory. We haven’t had the results we wanted lately, but it was important to come here and get a result tonight in the Champions League. We are very happy.
Alessia Russo, Arsenal player
