“I’ve worked my whole career to lift a trophy like that with a club like Arsenal and I was going to make sure I enjoyed it along with my team-mates. I was cringing after it.”The speculation was whether McCabe would remember much of the partying – “I do remember everything,” she says – or be able to meet up with the Republic of Ireland squad for their Nations League game against Turkey six days after the final. “I’m very in tune with what my body needs.”Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward and Katie McCabe ahead of the Nations League match against Turkey. That campaign began in the first round of qualifying and McCabe broke the record for minutes played across a Champions League season. Recovery strategies as well, whether that’s the sauna, ice baths, etc.”Katie McCabe celebrates with her Arsenal team-mates after their victory over Barcelona in the Champions League final last May.

Source: The Irish Times January 19, 2026 04:29 UTC