Everyone counted us out - Russo reflects on 'incredible' UWCL campaign - video Dailymotion

Arsenal's Alessia Russo looks back on their road to the Champions League final, including their win at Lyon

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00:00Yeah, it's been incredible. I think our whole Champions League journey this season from start to finish has been exciting.

00:08It's been full of ups and downs, but I think we really deserve to be in this final on Saturday.

00:14And us as players, we're ready and excited. Obviously, we know what Barcelona pose.

00:19They're one of, if not the best team in the world, but we know what we can be at the highest level.

00:24And we've seen it this season. So everyone at Arsenal is really, really excited.

00:28Yeah, for sure. We know we've performed really well at home this year, especially in the Champions League back at the Emirates.

00:34But to go out there away to Lyon, a Champions League giant in the women's game and to beat them 4-1 was incredible.

00:43And I think, like Kelly said, everyone kind of counted us out except us as players and everyone around the club.

00:49So we know what we're capable of and we know how good we are and how good we can be.

00:55So it's on us as players to go out there and perform.

00:58I think, we'll be such a great way!

01:00Coming back in series.

01:14Go you guys!