Inter will make history on Tuesday as they make their first-ever appearance in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) league phase .

After overcoming VfL Wolfsburg in a dramatic qualifying tie, Inter secured their place among Europe’s elite and will begin their UWCL campaign against Swedish side BK Häcken at the Stadio Brianteo in Monza.

For Emma Kullberg however, the tie carries an added significance. The defender played for the Gothenburg-based side in 2021 and is ‘looking forward’ to facing her former club.

“We will prepare as we always do and focus on what we can do to win the game,” she said. “Of course for me it’s a special game, but I’m really looking forward to it. I’m happy and it will be very fun to play against Häcken.”

Inter are also set to face Austria Wien, OL Lyonnes, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Arsenal during the league phase, and Kullberg is relishing the challenge ahead.

Inter’s qualification represents a landmark moment for the club, with the Nerazzurre reaching the UWCL league phase for the first time in their history.

The former Brighton defender admits she is excited to be part of a moment that will go down in the club’s history.

“It feels very exciting. I’m very happy for this. There is a lot of good teams that we’re going to play against, and it will be a good challenge for us. But I’m super happy for being here.”