Real Madrid came out with a greater sense of urgency and desperation in the second half. The likes of Marta Cardona started to become more audacious. Having already tried a speculative long shot that struck the post before the break, Cardona upped her level of involvement and placed an incredible left-footed cross onto the head of Jessica Martínez. However, the Paraguayan could only direct the header on target.
Asllani also looked to force her team back into the game, dropping deep like a central midfielder and helping Real progress past a dialed down press. This freed up Maite, who enjoyed the breathing space and began to attempt shots from distance.
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Real Madrid Femenino breezed past EDF Logroño in today’s match, scoring four goals and conceding zero. Kosovare Asllani opened proceedings from the penalty spot before Marta Cardona and Marta Corredera doubled and tripled the lead. Teresa Abelleira capped the result off with a wonderful free-kick to make it 4-0 on the very last kick of the game.
Player Ratings
Starting XI
Misa 7/10: Misa made a good intervention on a set-piece when she was able to rush Lova Lundin’s timing. Otherwise, Misa wasn’t forced into many saves.
This episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts.
Part One (Las Blancas post-game with Grant Little and Om Arvind)
The current state of the quest to qualify for the UEFA Women’s Champions League
Some kinks with Real’s high press
Olga Carmona being sent off
Ludmila’s game-changing ability as an athlete
Why Atléti seemed to struggle more against ten players
Was Maite Oroz the right player to take off?
Debating Maite’s and Teresa Abelleira’s defensive abilities vs. Aurélie Kaci’s and Thaisa’s
Why keeping Jessica Martínez on was the right decision
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Real Madrid Femenino defeated Atlético Madrid 1-0 on Sunday. Las Blancas played the majority of the match down a player because Olga Carmona was sent off in the 13th minute. In the 67th minute, Sofia Jakobsson gave Real Madrid a lead that they would not relinquish. Las Blancas got all three points in an important match in the race for UEFA Womens Champions League qualification.
Player Ratings
Misa 10/10: Misa brought her ‘A’ game today and Las Blancas needed a top performance from their goalkeeper. Misa wasn’t called into action often but she made multiple top class saves that kept Real Madrid in the match.
Kiyan Sobhani and Euan McTear break down Real Madrid’s 1 - 1 draw with Atletico Madrid; Grant Little and Om Arvind go through Real Madrid Femenino’s win over Espanyol