Arsenal's head coach Renee Slegers reflected on their 2-1 loss to Lyon in the Champions League semi-final first leg, acknowledging the match's competitive nature. Lyon initially led with a Kadidiatou Diani goal, but Arsenal equalized through a penalty taken by Maria Caldentey. However, Melchie Dumornay secured the win for Lyon moments later. Slegers praised her team's defensive efforts against Lyon's quick attacks but noted the disappointment in conceding shortly after scoring. Despite the loss, she remains optimistic for the second leg, emphasizing the close score and potential for a comeback.
I think we had a really good period in the second half where we play the way we want to play. We dominate, we win the ball back quickly, we create chances.
Two top teams. I think we have different types of threats in our teams, and I think most moments in the game, we do really well defending against their threat and their three forwards.
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