Full Match Report & Liga F Sunday Recap (Matchday 1)

Atlético Madrid Femenino Thrash Espanyol 5-0 with Ruthless Attacking Display

Atlético de Madrid Femenino produced a stunning performance to dismantle RCD Espanyol 5-0 in Liga F, showing why they remain one of the most dangerous attacking sides in Spain. From the very first whistle, Atlético controlled possession, dictated tempo, and pressed high, forcing Espanyol onto the back foot for most of the evening. With 66% possession, 15 shots, and four big chances created, Atleti’s relentless pressure eventually broke Espanyol’s resistance. Five different key moments sealed the game Synne Jensen’s opener, Gabriela García’s calm finish, Fiamma Benítez’s strike, Macarena Portales’ wonder goal, and Luany’s late penalty.

Match Statistics

Match Flow

The opening minutes saw Espanyol attempt to push forward through Naima García and Paula Arana, but Lola Gallardo’s safe hands denied them. The first big breakthrough came in the 34th minute when Synne Jensen pounced inside the box to give Atlético the lead. VAR confirmed the strike, silencing Espanyol’s appeals. At halftime it was 1-0, and Espanyol already looked overwhelmed by Atlético’s movement. If the first half belonged to control, the second was all about ruthlessness. Gabriela García (49’) coolly finished inside the box after a smart build-up play, again awarded following a VAR review, Fiamma Benítez (64’) extended the lead with a close-range finish, killing off any hopes of an Espanyol comeback. Macarena Portales (87’) then added the highlight of the game with a stunning strike from outside the box, arrowing into the bottom corner. Finally, in added time, Luany (99’ pen.) converted a VAR-awarded penalty to make it five. Espanyol, despite brief attacking moments, couldn’t break through Atlético’s backline, and when they did, Gallardo stood firm

Key Moments

• 34’ – Goal (Jensen): Atleti open the scoring after sustained pressure.
• 49’ – Goal (García): VAR confirms second for Atlético.
• 64’ – Goal (Benítez): Finisher’s instinct makes it 3-0.
• 87’ – Goal (Portales): A rocket from distance.
• 99’ – Goal (Luany, pen): Cool finish from the spot for 5-0.

Player of the Match: Fiamma Benítez

While the goals were spread across the team, Fiamma Benítez was the heartbeat of Atleti’s attack. Constantly pressing, linking play, giving an assist and finishing clinically, her assist set the tone and gave her teammates confidence. She created space, forced errors, and looked dangerous every time she touched the ball.

Lineups

Espanyol (4-3-3):
Romane Salvador (GK); Daniela Caracas (85′ Martínez), Laia Ballesté, Xènia Pérez, Andrea Medina; Anna Torrodà, Ainoa Campo (46′ Baudet), Naima García (70′ Fergusson); Ona Baradad (60′ Browne), Paula Arana (71′ Torrás), Lucía Vallejo (85′ Perea).

Atlético Madrid (4-2-3-1):
Lola Gallardo (GK, c); Andrea Medina (67′ Alexia Fernández), Carmen Menayo (67′ in), Sheila Lloris, Laia Ballesté; Vilde Bøe Risa (77′ Bartel), Silvia Lloris; Synne Jensen (60′ Garbelini), Fiamma Benítez (77′ Ana Vitória), Macarena Portales; Amaiur Sarriegi (60′ Luany).

This was total control from Atlético Madrid Femenino. They were sharper in possession, more clinical in attack, and better organized defensively. Espanyol showed fight early on but couldn’t live with the intensity and tempo that Atlético maintained across 90 minutes. With the victory, Atleti send a clear message to Liga F rivals they’re serious title contenders. For Espanyol, it’s a reminder of the gap between mid-table ambition and top-tier dominance.

Match Report: Late Drama as Real Madrid Rescue Point Against Brave DUX Logroño in Liga F Thriller

What happens when 19% possession meets 81% dominance? You get a match where heart, grit, and sheer belief write a story worth retelling. DUX Logroño, punching far above their weight, battled tooth and nail against Real Madrid Femenino in a Liga F showdown that had everything: stunning goals, VAR drama, missed chances, and a last-gasp equalizer. The game ended DUX Logroño 2–2 Real Madrid, but the scoreline only scratches the surface of a pulsating contest. Real Madrid controlled the ball, the tempo, and the shot count, yet Logroño’s courage and resilience nearly delivered one of the upsets of the season. Let’s break it all down the flow of the match, key moments, standout performances, and the stats that tell a story of two very different approaches colliding on the pitch.

Match Statistics

On paper, it looks like a mismatch Madrid’s fluid passing game, possession dominance, and 24 touches in the opposition box tower over Logroño’s meager numbers. But football isn’t played on spreadsheets, and this match was the perfect example.

Match Flow

Real Madrid started strongly, pinning Logroño back with relentless possession. The breakthrough came in the 33rd minute, when María Méndez pounced at the far post after a corner, slotting home after a brief VAR check confirmed the goal. Logroño could have folded under the weight of Madrid’s dominance. Instead, they struck back in stunning fashion. In the 40th minute, Isina unleashed a thunderbolt from over 35 yards, a strike that soared past Merle Frohms and ignited the home crowd. A goal out of nothing, but one that summed up Logroño’s spirit. The half ended 1-1, with Madrid frustrated and Logroño emboldened. The second half unfolded like a screenplay. Madrid pressed relentlessly, but Logroño’s María Miralles produced heroic saves to deny Eva Navarro and Caroline Weir. Then came the twist in the 78th minute, chaos struck as Merle Frohms accidentally turned the ball into her own net under pressure, giving Logroño an improbable 2-1 lead. The stadium erupted belief was sky-high. But football is cruelly long, and Madrid never gave up. Deep into added time, in the 93rd minute, Signe Bruun rose highest to nod home a pinpoint cross from Sandie Toletti. A dagger to Logroño’s hearts, yet a sigh of relief for Madrid final whistle 2-2.

Key Moments

• 33’ – Goal Real Madrid: María Méndez scores from close range after a corner. VAR confirms.
• 40’ – Goal DUX Logroño: Isina levels with a sensational 35-yard strike.
• 48’ – Logroño Hit the Bar: Mía Asenjo rattles the woodwork with a fierce strike.
• 78’ – Own Goal Real Madrid: Merle Frohms turns the ball into her own net, putting Logroño ahead.
• 93’ – Goal Real Madrid: Signe Bruun rescues a point with a towering header.

Player of the Match: Isina (DUX Logroño)

While Bruun’s late equalizer will grab headlines, the true hero was Logroño’s Forward Isina. Facing a Madrid onslaught, she played a crucial part in this game with her incredible 35-yard equalizer and single-handedly kept her side alive before the first half break. Without her, this could have been a rout Instead, it was a statement.

Lineups

DUX Logroño (4-4-2):
Miralles (GK); Colomina, Contamina, Castro, Valderas (c); Leitner, Masferrer, Falfán, Asenjo; Partido, Isina.

Real Madrid (4-3-3):
Frohms (GK); Holmgaard, Méndez, Lakrar, García; Weir, Angeldahl, Dorado; Navarro, Caicedo, del Castillo. Substitutes included Signe Bruun, Sandie Toletti, Yasmim, Paula Rubio, and Alba Redondo, who all had their moments.

This wasn’t just a draw it was a showcase of two footballing philosophies clashing. Real Madrid had the talent, the ball, and the chances, but DUX Logroño had the heart, the fight, and a fearless approach that rattled their illustrious opponents. For Madrid, it’s two points dropped and a warning sign possession without penetration doesn’t always bring victory. For Logroño, it’s a night to remember a point that felt like three, earned through grit and sheer willpower.

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