Round 9 in Liga F served up a smorgasbord of surprises, with Tenerife’s stunning 4-2 takedown of Levante stealing the show amid a sea of tight contests and three scoreless stalemates. Atleti flexed their muscles in a one-sided thrashing, while underdogs like Granada and Eibar punched above their weight for crucial wins. With just 13 goals across seven fixtures, it was a round where defenses often had the last word, but the drama never dipped.
Matchday Highlights
Atlético de Madrid 4-0 Alhama CF
Atleti turned the screw early and never let up, with Jensen’s opportunistic opener—a sharp finish from Amaiur Sarriegi’s assist—setting the tone for a dominant display. Jensen doubled down right after the break, bundling home Luany’s cross in a chaotic box scramble. García nodded in the third from Fiamma’s pinpoint corner delivery, and Benítez capped it with a close-range strike after Luany’s clever play. Alhama threatened sporadically, with Estefa Lima’s effort saved brilliantly by Lola Gallardo, but yellow cards to Ana Velázquez and Silvia Lloris underscored their frustration in a lopsided affair.
FC Badalona 0-0 Sevilla FC
A gritty, attritional battle where defenses reigned supreme. Badalona’s Estefanía Banini saw red in the 64th minute for violent conduct, tilting the odds, but Sevilla couldn’t capitalize despite Raquel Morcillo’s near-miss header. Esther Sullastres pulled off key saves, including a diving stop from Sonia Majarín’s blast, while yellows to Lice Chamorro, Esther Martín-Pozuelo, and others added spice. Badalona’s resilient backline, led by Cristina Cubedo’s blocks, earned a hard-fought point in a match light on flair but heavy on heart.
Levante UD 2-4 Costa Adeje Tenerife
Tenerife pulled off the round’s fireworks in a wild, end-to-end thriller. Suárez headed them ahead from Aithiara Carballo’s cross, but Levante leveled via Gavira’s unfortunate own goal. Ramos restored the lead from the spot after Paulina Ali’s foul, only for González to equalize with a cool penalty. Late chaos ensued: Castelló’s towering header from Natalia Ramos’ corner, then Pérez’s decisive spot-kick after Alma Velasco’s penalty-area error. Yellows flew Chinyere Kalu, Ali, Aithiara Carballo, and Dolores Silva hit the bar, but Tenerife’s counter-attacking verve proved unstoppable.
Madrid CFF 0-1 Granada CF
Granada snatched a smash-and-grab victory thanks to Keefe’s clinical finish, slotting home Laura Pérez’s through ball in a rare foray forward. Madrid CFF dominated possession but squandered chances. Mônica’s long-range effort sailed over, and Ángela Sosa tested Laura Sánchez twice. Granada’s dogged defense, marshaled by Cristina Postigo’s blocks, held firm despite late pressure, with VAR waving away penalty shouts. A gritty win that highlighted Granada’s resilience against a frustrated home side.
SD Eibar 1-0 Real Club Deportivo de la Coruña
Eibar edged a tense Basque derby with Martín’s early second-half strike, rifling home Ane Etxezarreta’s cross after a swift counter. Deportivo pushed hard, with Olaya Rodríguez’s free-kick saved spectacularly by Eunate Astralaga, but yellows to Ainhoa Marín, Alimata Bélem, and Etxezarreta ramped up the intensity. Eibar’s backline stood tall, blocking late headers from Marisa García and Henar Muiña, securing three vital points in a match defined by midfield battles and set-piece threats.
RCD Espanyol 0-1 Real Madrid
Madrid ground out a narrow win courtesy of Botero’s unfortunate own goal, deflecting a cross into her net under pressure. Espanyol battled gamely, with Romane Salvador denying Naomie Feller twice, but yellows to Lucía Vallejo, Ainoa Campo, and María Méndez reflected the physicality. Athenea del Castillo tormented the flanks, but Espanyol’s late push, Júlia Guerra’s header saved fell short. A professional, if uninspiring, performance from the visitors.
Athletic Club 0-0 DUX Logroño
A stalemate at Lezama, where chances were scarce but tension was high. Athletic struck the post through Patricia Zugasti and saw Maite Zubieta’s long-range effort saved by Chelsea Ashurst. DUX threatened on counters, with Daiana Falfán’s strike whistling wide, and yellows to Paula Partido, Isina, and Marta Masferrer added edge. Both sides’ defenses, led by Naia Landaluze and Comfort Yeboah, proved impenetrable in a cagey encounter.
Real Sociedad 1–0 FC Barcelona
In a match that felt like a siege, Real Sociedad held firm against wave after wave of Barcelona pressure. Imade’s nerveless penalty, awarded after a Laia Aleixandri handball confirmed by VAR, was the difference. Julia Arrula was heroic in goal, denying late efforts from Torrejón, Brugts, and Graham Hansen as Barça’s unbeaten run crumbled in San Sebastián
Top Performers / Players of the Matchday
- Synne Jensen (Atlético de Madrid) — Brace in quick succession, constant threat with her positioning and finishing; Atleti’s engine.
- Natalia Ramos Alvarez (Costa Adeje, Tenerife) — Goal and Assist, and crucial in Tenerife’s win.
- Sonya Keefe (Granada CF) — Decisive goal and tireless work rate; the difference in a backs-to-the-wall win.
- Sara Martín (SD Eibar) — Match-winner with a composed strike; pivotal in midfield duels.
- Misa Rodriguez (Real Madrid) — String of saves kept Madrid alive.
Round 9 underscored Liga F’s unpredictability: favorites stumbled, underdogs rose, and the table tightened. Atleti looks imperious, but Tenerife’s heroics signal that anyone can upset the order.
Next up: Barcelona hosts Deportivo, Tenerife faces Madrid CFF in a battle of giant-killers, and Levante seeks its first win against FC Badalona against Espanyol.
