Matchday 12 of the Primera División Femenina saw the title contenders flex their considerable muscle, with Barcelona and Athletic Club securing dominant away victories to underline their ambitions. While the top teams largely took care of business, Granadilla Tenerife provided the shock of the round by toppling giants Atlético Madrid, proving that nothing can be taken for granted in this compelling season.
Barça’s juggernaut rolls on in a four-midable display
In a fixture that always carries weight, Barcelona travelled to Levante and delivered a performance of champions, dismantling their hosts with a clinical 4-0 victory. The result sends a clear message to the rest of the league that the Catalan powerhouse remains the team to beat, combining suffocating possession with a ruthless edge in front of goal. Despite the commanding final scoreline, the champions were made to work for their breakthrough, heading into the interval with just a single goal to their name, a testament to Levante’s initial resilience.
However, the second half was a completely different story. Barcelona emerged with renewed intensity, and their relentless pressure eventually broke down the home side’s defense. Three further goals followed as Levante were simply unable to live with the pace, movement, and precision of the visitors. It was a masterclass in breaking down a stubborn opponent, a display of both patience and power that solidifies their position at the summit and extends their formidable run of form.
Lezama Lions roar in five-star Granada demolition
In the weekend’s most goal-laden affair, Granada were put to the sword by a rampant Athletic Club in a stunning 1-5 victory for the visitors. While Granada managed to stay in touch during a competitive first half that ended 1-2, the Basque side shifted through the gears after the break. Athletic’s attacking display was a joy to behold, as they carved open the home defence at will to secure three massive points on the road.
Clinical Madrid dispatch Eibar with ease
At the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano, Real Madrid produced a thoroughly professional performance to see off Eibar with a comfortable 3-0 win. Las Blancas were in control from the outset, taking a one-goal lead into halftime before adding two more to seal the result without fuss. It was an efficient, clean-sheet victory that keeps them firmly in the hunt at the top end of the table.
Sevilla’s second-half surge secures home comforts
It was a tale of two halves at the Estadio Jesus Navas, where Sevilla overcame a stubborn Deportivo de La Coruña 3-1. The teams went into the break level at 1-1, but Sevilla found an extra gear in the second period, scoring twice more to claim a valuable home victory and continue their positive momentum.
Txuri-urdin takes control against Alhama
Real Sociedad W earned a well-deserved 3-1 win over Alhama, with the damage done in a dominant first-half display. The hosts raced into a 2-0 lead before the interval, giving them a commanding platform. While Alhama pulled a goal back, Real Sociedad managed the game expertly to see out the victory.
Tenerife stun Atleti in Canary Islands upset
The result of the round undoubtedly came from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where Granada. Tenerife secured a famous 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid. The islanders showed immense character and defensive resolve to hold off their illustrious opponents, taking a 1-0 lead into halftime and finding a winner after Atleti had seemingly fought their way back into the contest. It’s a huge three points for Tenerife and a significant setback for Atlético.
Slender margin sees Madrid CFF edge past Logroño
In a tightly contested battle, Madrid CFF W ground out a crucial 1-0 win against Edf Logrono. After a goalless first half where both sides cancelled each other out, a single moment of quality in the second period was enough to decide the outcome and hand all three points to the home side.
Honours even as Badalona and Espanyol share the spoils
Newly promoted FC Levante Badalona and Espanyol fought to a 1-1 draw. The home side looked on course for victory after taking a 1-0 lead into the break, but Espanyol showed resilience to fight back in the second half and ensure they left with a share of the points.
Did you know?
Athletic Club were the round’s great entertainers. Their five-goal haul away to Granada was the most scored by any team across Matchday 12, highlighting their potent attacking threat this season.
Matchday- 12 results in full
| Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
 | 3 – 1 |  |
 | 1 – 5 |  |
 | 1 – 1 |  |
 | 1 – 0 |  |
 | 3 – 1 |  |
 | 2 – 1 |  |
 | 3 – 0 |  |
 | 0 – 4 |  |
