{"id":1571,"date":"2026-04-01T22:49:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T22:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipsport.com.ng\/?p=1571"},"modified":"2026-04-01T22:49:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T22:49:31","slug":"renee-really-proud-of-the-mentality-interview-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsport.com.ng\/?p=1571","title":{"rendered":"Ren\u00e9e: \u201cReally proud of the mentality\u201d | Interview | News"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Ren\u00e9e Slegers took great pride in how we made our way to the UEFA Women\u2019s Champions League semi-finals with a 3-2 win over Chelsea on aggregate.<\/p>\n

After winning the first leg 3-1, we protected that two-goal lead for the majority of the match at Stamford Bridge, only conceding a consolation goal late on.<\/p>\n

Speaking about the mentality of the team after the game, our head coach said: \u201cI think two standouts for me today is the mentality of the players and\u00a0how we stuck together and (dealt) with difficult moments. The scenario itself was difficult,\u00a0of course, but we did that so well. We did that so well. We were so disciplined, so together.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe other one is the fans. They gave us everything tonight. They supported us through everything\u00a0and kept on believing. The noise they created here in the stadium, it was unbelievable.\u00a0The moment we got together with the fans after the game. Really, really proud of the mentality\u00a0of the players to get this one over the line.\u201d<\/p>\n

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We could still hear the music from the Arsenal dressing room as our interview with Ren\u00e9e took place, so naturally the mood must have been bouncing in there after such a hard-fought win.<\/p>\n

\u201cI haven’t been in there, but I can only make a little guess like everyone else,\u201d she said. \u201cThe players\u00a0deserve it. They keep on working hard to earn the right to play and they work on all\u00a0the details. There’s so much they’re putting into this. It’s hard work to be a professional\u00a0footballer. You invest a lot and them getting this back, I’m really happy for them, but also\u00a0for the fans.\u201d<\/p>\n

One player whose investment in training drills really paid off on Wednesday night was Daphne van Domselaar, who produced a series of stunning stops to ensure we stayed ahead on aggregate.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe was amazing,\u201d Ren\u00e9e agreed. \u201cI think both teams created chances, had shots, a couple of big chances.\u00a0Daphne steps up and saves a couple of unbelievable balls. I have to watch it back. I’ve just\u00a0seen it down the sideline.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe was really good. It’s not easy coming back from a long-term\u00a0injury and then stepping in like this, especially from a mental perspective, going to Stamford\u00a0Bridge, playing the second leg, and then putting on this performance. She should be really proud.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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