"We knew this game would be different. As you've seen, we were right. The first half was different from the second half. In the end, they were in a medium block; we waited for more space in the middle. We have to adapt our game."
"The biggest challenge against Barcelona is to accept that you'll have very little possession without becoming passive. Every time we managed to go beyond that initial moment of pressing, we were dangerous."
"The intelligence that we have in the squad. Being on the pitch, seeing and feeling it, is so valuable, then we see the pitch from above, technical views, which has a lot of value as well, to see the spaces."
"After being made to work hard in the first, the Gunners were rampant in the second. The spirit of last season's battling run to the trophy, which included a 2-1 semi-final first leg defeat to Lyonne."
Barcelona faced Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Alexia Putellas emphasized the need for Barcelona to adapt their game. The match differed significantly from their previous 7-1 victory. Bayern's Giulia Gwinn noted the challenge of limited possession against Barcelona. Arsenal overcame OL Lyonnes 2-1, showcasing their problem-solving skills. Manager Suzanne Wrack highlighted the importance of intelligence and collaboration in understanding the game. Ada Hegerberg remarked on the contrasting halves of the match, reflecting on the team's spirit from last season's trophy run.
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