Mariona Caldentey: Anew Challenge in London, an Old Rival in the Champions League
Mariona Caldentey, the long-serving Barcelona midfielder, left her comfort zone to join Arsenal in search of new challenges and experiences. Now, she faces her old nemesis, Lyon, in the Champions League semifinals. Here’s her story.
Leaving Barcelona: A Challenging but Rewarding Decision
Tomar la decisión de dejar el Barça después de una década fue muy complicado. Mariona Caldentey (Felanitx, 1996) now plays for Arsenal. Her first season away from Barcelona brought numerous changes, including learning the English language, adjusting to a new locker room, and coping with homesickness.
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בית honed her skills and advanced to the senior team, becoming a crucial player in Barcelona’s historic treble-winning season in 2021.
Adapting to Arsenal: A New Environment, Fresh Challenges
Caldentey admits that the first days were tough, but the Arsenal family made it easy for her to settle in. Laia Codina, her teammate at Barça, joined her at Arsenal, providing a familiar face in an unfamiliar environment.
The English Premier League’s intense schedule and competitive nature pushed Caldentey out of her comfort zone. However, she embraced the challenge, and her performances on the pitch speak volumes about her adaptability and resilience.
Arsenal’s Resurgence: A Tale of Two Seasons
Caldentey’s first season at Arsenal was a mixed bag, with inconsistency on the field and a back-and-forth battle for a top-four spot. However, the Gunners have bounced back in style this season, reclaiming their status as genuine title contenders.
Under new manager Jonas Eidevall, Arsenal has found its stride. Caldentey, now playing a more central role, has been instrumental in their success. She attributes Arsenal’s resurgence to their new coach’s tactical acumen and the team’s collective desire to improve.
Lyon: A Familiar Foe in the Champions League Semifinals
Arsenal’s European campaign has been nothing short of remarkable. After a comfortable quarterfinal win over Wolfsburg, the Gunners face a familiar foe in the semifinals: Lyon, the team that has given Caldentey nightmares in the past.
Caldentey is no stranger to Lyon. Since joining Barcelona in 2012, she has faced them 17 times, with Lyon emerging victorious in 13 of those encounters. However, she is quick to point out that this Lyon side is different, and her Arsenal teammates have no Toulon’s fear of their French counterparts.
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