Renee Slegers and Emily Fox speak ahead of Arsenal's Champions League tie against Benfica, as they head back to Lisbon, the scene of their title winning triumph last season.
-TIMESTAMPS-
00:00 - Intro.
00:20 - Very happy with the WSL win. Three points was the most important thing
00:50 - anything can happy in the champions league. Excited and ready for the challenge.
01:10 - Benfica: they have a psychological perspective. we're playing at a big stadium and expect a tough game.
01:50 - Lisbon memories: for us it was amazing moment but we have a job to do.
02:30 - Arsenal you have to complete in all competitions. The champions league is special. You compete against the best.
03:11 - Katie Reid: So happy. Humble and hardworking. She has qualities that are so valuable, now England have seen it.
03:50 - Reid: She does her job so easily. We're not surprised she got the call up.
04:32 - UCL memories: last year after we won my family were there. There will be nostalgia.
05:28 - Defensively so far: Lyon was a tough game. We know in UCL it can be chaotic. We need to start strong and withstand their attack.
06:15 - Benfica: They have a way of unpredictability. They will be aggressive on us and we need to be composed.
07:33 - Staying forward: It was a key thing for us against Brighton. We're such a good team on the ball, we want to be brave. Football is developing so quick.
09:02 - Arsenal playing too close to their own goal?: you want to spend time in the attacking half and you need to find ways of getting there.
10:02 - Bigger target on your backs: We wear it with pride. We did so many great things last season. There's so much competition and we want to get better as well.
11:06 - Leah Williamson: She's progressing well. She did her first pitch session yesterday. Hopefully back before Christmas.
11:51 - Playing behind different wingers: we have so many talented wingers. It makes it so hard for the opponents. For me it's how I make it easier for them.
12:41 - It's very instinctual. You just have a lot of non verbal communication and it flows.
13:29 - Mindset: Nothing changes. The players are all very proud to be in every competition.
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By HaytersTV
October 15, 2025