Atlético de Madrid dominates the women’s capital derby and Málaga CF stays in playoff contention

The women’s Madrid derby in Liga F was played with great intensity at the Ciudad Deportiva de Alcalá de Henares. The colchoneras started the competition with a resounding 0-5 win over Espanyol, showcasing their high level. In their second match, Atlético de Madrid prevailed 2-1 over Real Madrid, who had drawn 2-2 against Logroño in the first round and were seeking their first win in the championship.

Atlético dominated the match from the early minutes, applying high pressure and constant attacks. The first goal came in the 17th minute, scored by Lauren Leal after a corner kick that overpowered the merengue defense near the goal line. The visiting team’s goalkeeper, Frohms, was the standout player, making several meritorious saves to contain Atlético’s dominance.

However, Real Madrid did not give up. Despite being reduced to ten players after Bruun’s double-yellow expulsion, the whites increased their intensity and managed to equalize with a spectacular free kick from Dabritz in the 72nd minute. The deadlock was broken in the final stretch when a poor clearance and defensive passivity from Madrid allowed Luany to score the 2-1 winner for Atlético with a shot that found the top corner.

Referee Marta Huerta de Aza officiated the match and played a key role, issuing multiple cards, including the decisive red. Additionally, this season, Liga F has introduced the Football Video Support (VAR) system, though it is not yet in use for this competition, meaning refereeing decisions remain final. In her pre-match remarks, the referee emphasized the importance of this derby in showcasing the level and identity of Real Madrid’s women’s team.

Beyond women’s football, Málaga CF continues to make headlines in LaLiga Hypermotion. After four matchdays, the boquerones remain in sixth place with eight points, just one point behind second-placed Sporting and with a chance to climb higher this week, depending on Eibar’s result against FC Andorra.

The Málaga-based side is enjoying a promising season after strong early results, including a 2-2 draw against Granada, despite defensive concerns. Their next challenge will be an away trip to Huesca, a crucial match to maintain their playoff push.

Finally, from Mexico, Atlante FC delivered one of the most emphatic wins in Liga Expansión MX, thrashing Correcaminos 5-1 at Estadio Coruco Díaz. With eight goals scored so far this campaign, Atlante continues to solidify its position in the race for the league lead, while Correcaminos prepares for a tough upcoming clásico.