It looks like Arsenal Women have their backs against the wall in the coming week. Boy, is it a do-or-die situation for the Gunners as they face a crucial test in the return leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. Already trailing 2-0 on aggregate, they need nothing short of a miracle to turn things around. While many fans have a gut feeling that the Londoners’ European journey is nearing its end, Jenna Nighswonger thinks otherwise—she dares to dream of lifting the prestigious trophy.
“We’re honestly just excited about going into the next two games against Real Madrid as a team.” Technically, this is what the left-back said before her side’s opening leg against Los Blancos on March 17. Unfortunately, a 22-minute strike from Colombian sensation Linda Caicedo and another one from Athenea del Castillo in the 82nd minute was enough for the…
