Atlético Women sweep Enschede aside, quarter-final dream lives on | OneFootball

The Atlético de Madrid Femenino had a perfect night in the UEFA Women’s Champions League after decisively defeating Twente by 0-4 in Enschede, in a match that confirmed the solidity and ambition of the red-and-white team in this group stage. The goals from Amaiur, Jùlia Bartel, Jensen, and Fiamma secured an important victory that places the Madrid team with six points after four rounds, strengthening their fight for the qualifying spots and making a key leap in the standings.

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

And it didn't take long to arrive. In a press in the opponent's half, the Basque forward recovered the ball in combination with Fiamma and coolly finished past Lemey for 0-1. With no time for a reaction, the Dutch defense failed again in the exit and Fiamma nearly scored the second, confirming the local disconnection. The only threat for Twente came from the left wing through Proost, but without really troubling Lola Gallardo. The red-and-white dominance was reflected before the break. From a corner served by Otermín, the goalkeeper punched the ball away and it fell to Jùlia Bartel, who from 25 meters connected an unstoppable right-footed shot into the top corner: a stunning goal to make it 0-2 on the scoreboard.

PRESSURE, SPEED, AND GOALS. THE RECIPE OF ATLÉTICO FEMENINO IN ENSCHEDE

After the break, Twente tried to react, especially with two actions from Roord, but Lola responded with confidence. When the match seemed under control, another high steal led to a masterpiece by Jensen, whose left-footed shot hit the crossbar and made it 0-3. In the final stretch, a new Dutch error in the exit allowed the counterattack that ended with a goal from Fiamma, who tapped in easily after a previous attempt by Amaiur was cleared off the line. A convincing victory and a message of strength from Atlético de Madrid Femenino in this Women’s Champions League, where the red-and-white team shows they want to go far. 

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