Tottenham Hotspur’s Luana Bühler is gearing up for a fierce competition as her team prepares to continue their journey in this season’s Adobe Women’s FA Cup. The competition resumes this weekend, and the Swiss international is eager to make her mark following a successful year-end where Spurs achieved three wins and a draw from their last four matches.
“We’re really motivated to go again,” Bühler stated, reflecting on the team’s momentum. Having reached the finals last year, she believes that experience fuels their ambition to strive for another shot at the title. “As we reached the final last year, I think that gives us a bit of extra motivation because we know what it feels like to be there. We want to get as close as possible again,” she remarked.
As last season’s runners-up, Tottenham is set on improving their performance, but first, they must overcome Everton in the fourth round. Bühler acknowledged the unpredictable nature of cup games, stating, “It’s a cup and in cup games, it’s always the day that decides – who has the better performance on the day can decide a lot.”
The team’s aspirations are ambitious, and they recognize that every match presents an opportunity to secure silverware. Last year, Spurs achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching the Women’s FA Cup final, which attracted over 76,000 fans to Wembley Stadium—a historic achievement for the club.
Bühler vividly recalls the emotional experience, saying, “It was just incredible. There aren’t many words to describe what it felt like to be in that crowd and in that stadium with an opportunity to play for a title.” Despite their loss to Manchester United, the occasion holds a special place in her heart, highlighting the powerful atmosphere created by the support from fans, friends, and family.
As the Spurs head to Walton Hall Park on Sunday to face Everton, Bühler is aware of her opponents’ strengths. “They are a physically strong opponent who are going to fight for it until the very last moment,” she noted, preparing for the challenge ahead. The team will be ready for a demanding game, focused on bringing home a victory and moving closer to another potential final at Wembley.
In summary, Tottenham’s determination for success in the FA Cup is palpable, and with their recent performances and the experience gained from last year’s journey, they look poised to make another deep run in the tournament. The optimism within the squad could play a crucial role in their quest for glory this season.