“These games are some of the easiest to prepare for. I have the fortune of having players of the highest level, and motivation is inherently tied to the game. Playing at the Allianz Stadium only adds to that.
“Manchester United have a lot of quality, and players of the highest level. They are physical and technical, and we’re definitely coming up against one of the best teams in Europe. We have a lot to gain and relatively little to lose. We’ll play an open game.
“This is a huge game on the biggest stage, the stakes are high and we’ll be playing in an incredible setting. If you’re not motivated for games like this, you’re probably in the wrong line of work.
“Last year we had two games in the League Phase of the Women’s Champions League where the difference was huge, but this year we’ve been better at holding our own in tough spells. Especially after conceding, like in Munich and Madrid, we’ve done well to not give up and then the girls have shown the courage to fight back.
“Defending a league title is harder than winning the first one, we knew that before the season started. We’re no longer a surprise, and the level across the league has risen. Being here to play for such an important objective, especially having already achieved one of ours with a game to space, gives us huge pride.”