Steph Catley says Arsenal need to act like champions if they are to retain their Champions League crown ahead of their first match of the competition against Lyonnes.
-TIMESTAMPS-
00:00 - Intro.
00:08 - Wubben Moy : she'll be available.
00:28 - Lean Williamson: Hopefully before the winter break.
01:15 - UWCL: It all starts again tomorrow. We look forward tomorrow.
01:54 - Preparation is where we want to act. It's only a couple of months since we last played Lyonnes.
02:28 - Chloe Kelly: Performance and medical team have done a great job. Sometimes you see players with strapping. Everyone is dealing with something.
03:09 - Kelly 90 mins?: She's available tomorrow.
03:25 - quick turnaround: I'm happy this day has come. You only have a couple of days. For me I like working this way.
04:00 - not clicking: it's about margins. the things we want to develop, we look forward.
05:02 - Catley - We haven't got the points we wanted. The league isn't won or lost this early on. We need to focus our attention on the UWCL.
05:50 - Catley - Williamson: she's vital to our squad. She's the first to put in an inspirational message before games.
06:36 - Catley - title defence: we are proud of what we achieved last season. We've done what we've done but it's a clean slate. We need to act like champions, people are coming to get it off us.
07:42 - Catley - Separate emotions: it's a new game, new coach and new signings. It's a new challenge. We've come up against a lot of their players and pose a unique threat.
09:07 - approach to this game after City: that's the headache, approaching moments in the right way. We've decided we want to go somewhere as a group.
10:39 - advanced midfielder options: we're busy with that as staff. We have quality in the squad.
11:26 - Catley - Katie Reid: coming into centre back next to Williamson is different to Katie who's in her first proper season. I'm a communicator and like to lead. She's such an assured player for her age.
13:00 - Playing in Europe brings the best out of you?: ask the players. It's a special occasion. When you make it to champions league it brings the best out of you.
13:58 - Catley - champions league was something I was dreaming about in Australia. Being in it every year is special.
14:55 - spirits high: It's about finding balance. Keeping an eye on all the things that are doing well.
15:32 - energetic:
16:04 - Lyonnes manager: When I coached against him, I've felt the way he wants his team to play. I went on a visit to Barcelona and spent a few days with him studying.
17:13 - Catley - Lyon match last year: the way we executed the plan. Everyone was in the flow and switched to an elite level.
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October 6, 2025