Arsenal Ladies’ Historic Champions League Win a Testament to Team’s Resilience
The Arsenal Ladies’ UEFA Women’s Champions League win has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, with many hailing the team’s achievement as a major upset. According to Arsenal.com, defender Alex Scott believes that the team’s underdog status only added to the satisfaction of their victory.
In an exclusive interview with Arsenal.com, Scott reflected on the team’s remarkable journey to the top, which culminated in a thrilling final against Spanish giants Barcelona. "It’s never about me in these moments, it’s about the team," Scott said. "Seeing the fans turn up to celebrate this group of players is absolutely everything and they deserve it."
The Arsenal Ladies had not won the competition since 2007, and many pundits doubted their chances of success this year. However, as Arsenal.com reports, Scott insists that the team always had faith in their abilities. "Everyone wrote this team off in the final, like they did for us in 2007, and what a way to prove everyone wrong," she said.
The team’s journey to the final was nothing short of remarkable, with victories over Real Madrid and Lyon in the knockout stages. According to Scott, the team’s manager, Renée, has been instrumental in turning the team’s fortunes around. "The effort that they put in throughout the season since Renee took over, everyone is seeing the difference," Scott said.
The celebrations that followed the final win were long and jubilant, with Scott describing the team’s party in Lisbon as "one good party, I’ll tell you that. One to remember." The team’s victory has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, and many are tipping them to dominate the sport in the years to come.
As Arsenal.com reports, Scott is already looking ahead to next season, and is confident that the team will continue to build on their success. "Hopefully not 18 years until the next one! Now they’ve got the bug, they want to do it again next season," she said.
The Arsenal Ladies’ historic Champions League win is a testament to the team’s resilience and determination. As Arsenal.com notes, the team’s achievement is all the more impressive given their underdog status. With Scott’s words ringing true, it’s clear that this team is on the rise, and fans can expect great things from them in the years to come.
The team’s victory has sparked widespread celebrations among fans, with many taking to social media to congratulate the team on their achievement. As Arsenal.com reports, Scott believes that the team’s success will only serve to inspire future generations of female footballers.
In the words of Alex Scott, "When you make special moments happen like that, you come together more as a team and you want to relive those moments. It gives you the fire to do it all again." The Arsenal Ladies’ Champions League win is a moment that will be remembered for years to come, and Arsenal.com is proud to have been a part of it.
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