"Good to see Taylor Hinds on from the start; she's less, er, combative than Katie McCabe but seems to have more zip about her at the moment. Kyra Cooney-Cross in midfield will please a lot of fans who want a bit more oomph in that department. Delighted to see Lotte Wubben-Moy back in, of course; but it only underscores the fact that Leah Williamson is still very much out and very much missed."
"[On her team selection] We've played a lot of games in this block. There are always a lot of things that go into the decisions but the the main one is the quality we have in the squad. Every game is a must-win for us, that's how we see it. We have big belief in who we are and what we do. We're looking forward to tonight."
Arsenal began the Lisbon match strongly, creating early pressure and earning a corner after Smith's cross. The lineup offers positives: Taylor Hinds provides pace, Kyra Cooney-Cross adds midfield oomph, and Lotte Wubben-Moy has returned, while Leah Williamson remains absent. Defensive unease persists despite attacking intent. Manchester United recorded a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid. Team selection choices reflect fixture congestion and squad quality, with a mentality that every game is a must-win and belief in the squad. Preparations included familiar surroundings in Lisbon and focused intent for the match.
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