In the Spanish capital, the women’s teams of Real Madrid and Roma faced each other as part of the Champions League group stage. The match took place at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium and drew significant interest from women’s football fans.
From the opening minutes, both teams displayed a high tempo and a clear intent to attack. Real Madrid, led by Linda Caicedo and Alba Redondo, launched several dangerous attacks, creating numerous scoring opportunities near the Italian goal. Despite having less possession, Roma made the most of their chances and managed to score twice, demonstrating an impressive conversion rate.
The first half saw five goals scored. The Spanish side found the net three times, while Roma twice reduced the deficit, preventing their opponents from pulling away. Alba Redondo contributed to several key plays, and one of her goals in the 42nd minute was a highlight of the match. At halftime, Real Madrid led 3-2.
The tension only escalated in the second half. Thanks to efforts from Viens and Haavi, Roma managed to equalize several times, but Real Madrid maintained their lead through cohesive team play and the energy of their key players. The Madrid side looked strong in attack, and their defense held off the visitors’ pressure.
Ahead of this match, Real Madrid was in fifth place in the national league, showing consistent results. Roma, meanwhile, holds second place in the women’s Serie A and boasts strong players such as Oihane Valdezate and Giulia Dragoni, who also made their mark in this match.
The match ended with a narrow advantage for the Spanish team, which allows Real Madrid to look forward to further success in the tournament. The next match for the Madrid club will be an away game against Athletic at San Mamés Stadium.
