""This is a different scenario [to the league phase] where there's two legs to play 180 minutes," she said. "They're the first team to be at home and we play the second leg at home. So I'll have to guess their approach to the game. I think what will be important for them is to to defend really well against us.""
""But that will be just as important for us as well, because I'm sure they will try and create things with with fast attacks, with counter-attacks and we will want to stop that and we respect who they are -- they are leading the table in Belgium and they have had a good performance in the Champions League. "So even though we came away with a 3-0 win here last time, we're very humble for the challenge tomorrow.""
Arsenal travel to Belgium to face OH Leuven in the UWCL play-off first leg. OH Leuven finished the league phase with a 3-0 win over Arsenal in December and lead the Belgian table. Arsenal are strong favourites to advance to the quarterfinals, where Chelsea await. Renee Slegers stresses humility and highlights the different demands of a two-legged tie, noting opponents may focus on defending and fast counter-attacks. OH Leuven come into the match after recent cup success and a win over WSL leaders Manchester City. Paris FC host Real Madrid in the other play-off tie, with Barcelona waiting for the winner.
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