Real Madrid Femenino's Wild 7-3 Derby Win!
Wow, what a game! Real Madrid Femenino absolutely thrashed Madrid CFF in a Liga F derby that was, honestly, insane. The final score? A wild 7-3 victory for Real Madrid at the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium. It was a rollercoaster – goals flying in, defensive howlers, and moments of pure brilliance. You know those matches where you’re on the edge of your seat the whole time? This was one of those.
A Dream Start, Then… Uh Oh
Real Madrid started like a house on fire. They completely dominated the first half, peppering the Madrid CFF goal. Athenea’s magic on the wing set up Alba Redondo’s opener at the 15-minute mark, followed by a screamer from Filippa Angeldahl – a long-range rocket that left the keeper with no chance. It was 2-0, and it felt like it could be a rout. But then… things got a little messy. Two defensive blunders, and suddenly, Emilie Nautnes had pulled one back for Madrid CFF just before halftime. You could feel the momentum shift.
The second half was even crazier. Redondo added her second goal early on, making it 3-1. But Madrid CFF weren't done fighting. They capitalized on more defensive errors by Real Madrid, with Nautnes and Nataša Andonova scoring to equalize. It was 3-3 – can you believe it? I mean, seriously, who saw that coming?
Then? Pure chaos. An own goal by Sandra Villafañe in the 83rd minute swung the momentum back to Real Madrid. Suddenly, it was 4-3. And from there, it was all Real Madrid. Weir, Angeldahl (with her second!), and Caicedo all found the back of the net to seal a truly remarkable win. It went from a nail-biter to a blowout in the blink of an eye.
The Stars of the Show
Alba Redondo: Two goals – what a performance from this woman! Her clinical finishing was simply outstanding.
Filippa Angeldahl: Two incredible goals, and she even took home the MVP award! She was everywhere, a real game-changer.
Caroline Weir: Not only did she score, but she also set up a goal. A truly all-around brilliant player.
Athenea del Castillo: Her assist for Redondo's first goal was pure magic. She was a constant threat on the wing.
It was a game of two halves, really. Real Madrid's attacking talent was undeniably impressive, but their defense? Let’s just say there’s room for improvement. It was end-to-end action from start to finish – thrilling to watch, even if it was a bit nerve-wracking at times!
What it all means…
This win cemented Real Madrid’s second-place finish in the Liga F table. This match highlighted the growing competitiveness of the Spanish women’s league – it was a fantastic advertisement for women’s football in Spain. The high-octane, back-and-forth action kept everyone glued to their seats, showing just how exciting the women's game is getting. It was a reminder that this league is full of amazing talent and exhilarating matches.
