Atlético Women dominate in Enschede, quarter-final dream alive | OneFootball

The Atlético de Madrid Femenino had a perfect night in the UEFA Women’s Champions League after authoritatively defeating Twente by 0-4 in Enschede, in a match that confirmed the solidity and ambition of the rojiblanco team in this group stage. Goals from Amaiur, Jùlia Bartel, Jensen, and Fiamma sealed an important victory that puts the Madrid side on six points after four rounds, consolidating their fight for qualification spots and making a key leap in the standings.

From the opening whistle, Atlético Femenino showed a very clear plan: high pressing, intensity, and territorial dominance. The rojiblancas suffocated Twente with quick recoveries and control of the tempo, although during the first stretch the match progressed without clear chances, with several set-piece attempts and long-range shots. Jùlia, who started in midfield for Víctor Martín to provide energy and composure, tried to connect with a very active Fiamma, with Luany and Jensen on the flanks, while Amaiur waited for her moment up front.

And it didn’t take long to arrive. With high pressing in the opponent’s half, the Basque forward recovered the ball in combination with Fiamma and finished coolly past Lemey for 0-1. With no time to react, the Dutch defense failed again on the way out and Fiamma nearly scored the second, confirming the home side’s disconnect. The only threat for Twente came down the left wing through Proost, but without really troubling Lola Gallardo. Rojiblanco dominance was evident before halftime. From a corner delivered by Otermín, the goalkeeper punched clear and the ball fell to Jùlia Bartel, who from 25 meters unleashed an unstoppable right-footed shot into the top corner: a screamer to make it 0-2 on the scoreboard.

PRESSURE, SPEED AND GOALS. ATLÉTICO FEMENINO’S RECIPE IN ENSCHEDE

After the break, Twente tried to react, especially with two efforts from Roord, but Lola responded confidently. When the match seemed under control, another high recovery led to a work of art from Jensen, whose left-footed shot, after hitting the crossbar, made it 0-3. In the final stretch, another Dutch mistake in the build-up allowed a counterattack that ended with a goal from Fiamma, who tapped in after a previous attempt from Amaiur was cleared off the line. A resounding victory and a statement of strength from Atlético de Madrid Femenino in this Women’s Champions League, where the rojiblanco side shows they want to go far. 

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