Atlético Madrid’s women’s team kicked off the new Champions League season with a convincing win over Austria’s St. Pölten. The match took place at the NÖ Arena, marking the Spaniards’ return to Europe’s top tournament after five years.
The team, led by Víctor Martín, earned their place in this year’s competition after a successful qualifying round, where they defeated Sweden’s Häcken 2-1. The Austrian club, in turn, advanced thanks to a 5-2 aggregate win over Fortuna and was hoping to secure its first home victory in the Champions League.
From the opening minutes, the Spanish side took the initiative, displaying cohesive play and strong finishing. Goals came from Gio Queiroz and Luany, who scored twice, as well as Andrea Medina and Fiamma, who also netted a brace and put her team ahead with the sixth goal.
The match was memorable not only for the number of goals but also for several vivid moments: a penalty for the visitors, the confident performance of home goalkeeper Schulter, and both teams’ tactical adjustments. Atlético Madrid showed composure and discipline, securing a convincing result and demonstrating their ambitions on the European stage.
This match marked the first official meeting between the clubs in UEFA-sanctioned tournaments. For the Madrid team, it was their debut in the Women’s Champions League group stage. In the Spanish national championship, the team also started strong, occupying second place in the table after six rounds with 14 points.
A detailed match report and all key moments are available to fans on sports portals. The new season is set to be eventful for Atlético Madrid, who are already showing a high level of play and aiming to compete for the trophy.
