"We wanted to stay calm. We knew there were things we needed to tighten up on. 2-0 is really tough, and the next goal is really important. We wanted to remain calm in and around our box, and then LJ [Lauren James] scored an incredible goal, and it was about getting momentum back into the game."
"We definitely know that with two goals, it can change in an instant. It is nowhere near done. We'll have to prepare really well and see what we can improve on from this game."
"Russo's goal was her eighth in the Champions League this season, setting the outright record for the most goals by an English player in a single edition of the competition."
Alessia Russo cautioned that the tie is not over despite Arsenal's 3-1 advantage against Chelsea in the Women's Champions League quarter-final. Arsenal's goals came from Stina Blackstenius, Chloe Kelly, and Russo. Chelsea's Lauren James scored a remarkable goal, reducing the deficit. Russo highlighted the need for calmness and improvement in their game. She also set a record for the most goals by an English player in a single Champions League season. Chelsea has struggled against Arsenal, failing to win in multiple encounters this season.
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