Arsenal faces determined Real Madrid in Champions League

Arsenal head coach Renée Slegers is preparing for a challenging match against Real Madrid in the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-finals. The first leg of the tie will take place at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano this evening. Real Madrid is coming off a shaky period, having won only one of their last four domestic matches. Slegers believes they will be eager to improve their performance against Arsenal. "They're a top team and they will want to come back from those performances," she said. Slegers also highlighted the importance of not underestimating their opponents. She acknowledged Real Madrid's strong collective identity and individual talents that Arsenal needs to be cautious about. “They have some key threats... that we really want to try and stop,” she added. Arsenal has been waiting for this game for three months and feels ready for the challenge. Slegers expressed excitement, stating, "We want to play as many games as possible... We’re happy that we’re finally here again." The match is set to kick off at 5:45 PM today.