Mariana Cabral could be Madrid-bound; ex-Sporting boss linked | OneFootball

Mariana Cabral is among the names being considered to take charge of Atlético de Madrid’s women’s football team next season. Although the immediate focus is on the Copa de la Reina final against Barcelona, the club is already working on defining José Herrera’s successor.

The team’s inconsistent season, marked by a lack of consistency and failure to qualify for European competitions, has led the board to speed up plans for a new cycle. The current coach is expected to leave the post at the end of his contract, making way for a structural change in the sporting project.

Ángel Villacampa is also among the options on the table, according to 'Marca', a coach with a past at Atlético and solid experience in women’s football, seen as more of a continuity option. Even so, the name of the current assistant coach of the Chicago Stars (USA) is gaining more and more weight in the decision-making process.

Atlético de Madrid are assessing both profiles, weighing Villacampa’s solidity against the fresh vision associated with the former Sporting coach.

At 38, Mariana Cabral worked in the youth ranks of Sporting before taking over the first team. During that period, she put the Lionesses back in the title race, winning two Super Cups (2021/22 and 2024/25) and one Portuguese Cup (2021/22). The coach ended her spell with the Lisbon club in October 2024.

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