We're officially through to the next round of UEFA Women's Champions League qualifier, thanks in no small part to Mariona Caldentey.
Saturday's Player of the Match spoke pitchside after our 1-0 win over Rosenborg to share her thoughts on the result.
"It's always hard to play important games at this moment in the season when we are still not at our best, but I think the main goal was to make it to the next round, so we have to be happy for that."
"We still have a lot to improve on and a lot to work to do, but we will do it."
In a game where our side was prolific in creating scoring opportunities but only put away one goal, our Spanish winger believes that will come in time.
"We need to analyse the game. We need to attack better. We need to score more goals but we didn't consider any goal today or on Wednesday, so it's a good start."
Mariona's creativity going forward alongside her hard work in helping to stop counter-attacks made it a standout display on Saturday evening.
"I'm a dynamic player. I like to be involved with the team in the offensive game and in the defensive game. I hope I can assist and score a lot, but of course, I will work a lot as well."
She also left the field as the proud owner of a new Arsenal chant, which had the North Bank rocking during the full-time celebrations.
"It was amazing. At the beginning, I didn’t even realise the song was for me! Then everyone was coming to me and I really appreciate that.
"I am so happy to be here, I feel really welcome, I feel valued by everyone. I love that new song - I think it’s the new favourite for everyone. So I hope we can celebrate a lot together."
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