Athletic Club won 2-0 against Madrid CFF. Elene Gurtubay and Daniela Agote scored the goals.
The game at Fernando Torres began with both teams trying to take control. Madrid CFF got the first chance. Malou Marcetto shot but missed. Alba Ruiz tried next, but her shot was blocked. Athletic Club answered fast. Bibiane Schulze headed the ball, but it went wide.
After 15 minutes, Malou Marcetto had a good header chance. Adriana Nanclares made a strong save to keep the score 0-0. Ángela Sosa shot too, but the Athletic keeper caught it easy.
Athletic Club took more control as the first half went on. Daniela Agote almost scored. Her shot hit the post. Right before the break, Elene Gurtubay surprised the Madrid defense. She shot from a tight angle. Goalkeeper Paola Ulloa could not stop it. Athletic led 1-0.
Madrid CFF changed players after the break. They brought in Clara Pinedo to help attack. They used Kamilla Melgard's speed, but Athletic's defense was solid. Madrid made three subs to shift the game. Then Esther Laborde got a red card for a hard tackle.
Madrid kept pushing even with one less player. They wanted to tie the score. But Daniela Agote, the match's best player, scored a great goal. This made it 2-0 for Athletic Club. Madrid had little chance after that.
Athletic Club now has three wins in a row. They moved to 8th place in Liga F Moeve with 19 points. Madrid CFF stays in 7th. They go into the international break after this loss.
