Atlético Femenino out of Europe after Man United defeat | OneFootball

The Atlético de Madrid Women's team bid farewell to the Champions League after falling once again to Manchester United Women, who secured their place in the quarter-finals with an undeniable aggregate score. After the 0-3 defeat in the first leg in Alcalá de Henares, the English team once again triumphed at the Leigh Sports Village with a 2-0 victory, confirming their superiority in the tie.

The red-and-white team started with personality, determined to change the course of history. In the opening stages, they created up to three clear opportunities that could have altered the course of the match. Amaiur and Jensen tried their luck, but encountered an inspired Tullis-Joyce in goal. Shortly after, Lauren came close to scoring with a header that went over the crossbar. It was a brave, ambitious start, the scenario Atlético Women needed to believe in a comeback.

However, the lack of accuracy penalized the visitors. Manchester United responded with a shot from Schüller that forced Lola Gallardo to intervene. The match entered a phase of exchanging blows, with opportunities and spaces, a context that did not bother the home team thanks to the large advantage obtained in the first leg.

The turning point came around the half-hour mark. A drive by Naalsund down the left flank ended with a shot from Olme that beat Lola, opening the scoring. Before the break, Park extended the lead with a great shot from the edge of the area after a short corner, placing the ball into the top corner. A nearly decisive blow to the Madrid team's aspirations.

In the second half, the pace slowed down. José Herrera made substitutions in search of energy, while Mark Skinner also managed efforts. The match lost intensity and offensive clarity. There was only time left for the expulsion of Xènia for a second yellow card in the final moments.

Thus concluded the European dream of the Atlético de Madrid Women's team, which now focuses on the Liga F, where their inconsistency complicates their return to the top continental competition, although they keep their hopes alive in the Copa de la Reina.

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