Atleti Women: Defending Champions League Spot in Zubieta
Atlético de Madrid Women face a crucial visit to San Sebastián to take on Real Sociedad. The match, which will be broadcast on DAZN and Movistar Plus 2, is vital to secure third place, which grants the right to compete in the Champions League qualifying round next season.
Víctor Martín’s players are one point ahead of Athletic Club and face a Real Sociedad side that is five points behind. A Rojiblanca victory would practically rule out the Donostiarras in the fight for Europe.
Despite reaching the Copa de la Reina final, Atleti have shown inconsistency in the League, especially in the last seven matches, where draws against teams in the lower zone have subtracted important points. The lack of goals has been a determining factor.
The match will have a special meaning for José Luis Sánchez Vera, the current coach of Real Sociedad, who was the last coach to win a League title with Atlético de Madrid. It will also be an emotional match for Jensen, a Norwegian player who defended the colors of Real Sociedad for three seasons.
Her knowledge of Zubieta could be a factor in favor of Atleti, although her continuity in the starting eleven is not guaranteed. Real Sociedad is also not going through its best moment, accumulating a run of adverse results since its last victory on February 1st. This clash is presented as a battle of survival between two teams in need of a victory to straighten the course.
