Atlético Women: A Bitter-Sweet Draw
Atlético de Madrid Women added another draw in Liga F, this time against Espanyol in Alcalá de Henares. A 1-1 result against a rival fighting for permanence, which while allowing them to maintain third place, leaves a bitter-sweet taste considering the potential of the Rojiblanco team.
The match came after qualifying for the cup final against Granada, generating expectations of an authoritarian Atlético. However, they encountered a well-organized Espanyol that presented a complicated match. The match could have gone wrong early, with a clear chance wasted by Jensen.
Lola Gallardo prevented Espanyol’s goal, but Carol Marín put the Catalan team ahead on the edge of halftime. After the break, Fiamma entered the field and, after a foul on Luani, converted a penalty that equalized the score.
The player stood out in the second half, but Espanyol defended tooth and nail. Despite the attempts, Atlético failed to breach the rival defense, thus adding their ninth draw of the season. This point is valuable for Espanyol in their fight for salvation, while for Atlético it represents a missed opportunity to consolidate their position in the table.
