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Australia international Caitlin Foord (left) scored four goals against Rangers Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall said Women's Champions League opponents Rosenborg "demand a lot of respect" after knocking out Atletico Madrid. Norwegian club Rosenborg beat Atletico in a penalty shootout in the semi-finals of the first round of qualifying on Wednesday, before Arsenal thrashed Rangers 6-0. "They beat a really strong opponent so that demands a lot of respect. They were really well organised and have a really good culture in the team, " said Eidevall. "We will play against tough opponents. [That's how the] Champions League should be. That's why we want to play in it - to play against the best. " England international Beth Mead is back in contention to face Rosenborg, having trained with the Arsenal squad on Friday after recovering from a groin issue. Defender Steph Catley, who also missed the win over Rangers, is still unavailable with a minor muscle injury. The winners of Saturday's match will play a two-legged tie in the second round of qualifying for a place in the group stages. Women's Super League runners-up Manchester City will enter the competition in the second-round qualifying stage. But while Arsenal remain heavy favourites to progress to join them, Eidevall expects a tough challenge. "It was apparent that Rosenborg did not only have one idea for the whole game [against Atletico], " he added. "They changed their tactics in how they played out from the back. It is a good way to change momentum in the game. "I would expect nothing less from the game [on Saturday]. They will probably have just as good, if not a better plan. We need to be at our very best. " Chelsea Women stop autographs at games over safety The USA superstar who transcended women's football Eidevall was joined in his pre-match media conference by Arsenal defender Laia Codina, who started and impressed alongside Leah Williamson on Wednesday. Having faced competition for a starting role last season, Codina hopes she can push on and relishes the opportunity to fight for a place in the side. "Now I feel I'm the player I want to be. I'm a player who needs to speak a lot on and off the pitch, and maybe with the language I needed a bit more time with that, " said Codina. "I think you see that now. I'm really happy. "I really felt like in a lot of training sessions I was that Laia on Wednesday. Sometimes, I don't know why, but in games it was more difficult to show that Laia. "It helps the team a lot if I speak and I can tell them how to press or change our build-up. " Englishman Robin Shroot led his side to victory against Atletico Madrid Opponents Rosenborg stunned Atletico Madrid in Wednesday's tie and manager Robin Shroot said it was "an extremely historical moment" for Norwegian football. "To put things into perspective, I think Atletico Madrid have a budget of around 8m euros and our budget is about 1. 5m euros, " Shroot told BBC Sport. "The fact we showed that we could compete and find a way to win is extremely momentous. Regardless of budget or name, you have a chance if you can compete. " Shroot was born in Hammersmith and grew up in Wandsworth, in south west London. He says it is "special" for him to lead Rosenborg out against one of London's biggest football clubs, but they do not want to show them too much respect. "We were dealt what many considered to be a highly challenging group. But we have earned the right to compete with Arsenal to try to get one step closer to the group stages, " added Shroot. "It doesn't matter if there's a 1% chance, it's bigger than a 0% chance and that's the mindset that we approach each game with. "We are a team with a strong identity in trying to dominate and control games through attacking and entertaining football. "On Wednesday, we had to accept that Atletico were a highly talented Spanish team who like to play that way also - so we have to be a chameleon. " Last Updated 25th May 2024 at 20: 28 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. UEFA Women's Champions League All competitions © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.