📝 Twente 0-4 Atlético Madrid: the rojiblancas lay down a marker | OneFootball

Atlético de Madrid Women achieved a decisive and vital victory in their visit to Enschede, thrashing FC Twente 0-4 in a UEFA Women's Champions League group stage match. The red and whites, aware of the need to earn three points to keep their European aspirations alive, displayed great solidity and remarkable firepower. The victory not only allows them to climb positions in the standings but also serves as an important morale boost before facing the decisive rounds of the continental competition.

The match began with a clear script: Atlético took the initiative, controlling possession and pressing high to stifle the Dutch team's ball exit. Despite territorial dominance, clear chances were scarce during the first half-hour, with Twente well-retracted. However, Atlético's perseverance found its reward. The opening goal came in the 28th minute when Amaiur Sarriegi capitalized on an error in Twente's exit to combine with Fiamma Benítez and finish with precision. Shortly before halftime, the lead was doubled with a stunning goal from Júlia Bartel from outside the area, confirming the visitors' superiority at the end of the first 45 minutes (0-2).

The second half followed the same pattern, with Atlético not letting up and seeking to seal the match to avoid any hint of a local reaction. Twente tried to stretch and create danger with some lateral crosses, but Atlético's defense, well-positioned, barely gave Lola Gallardo any options. The definitive sentence came in the 66th minute, thanks to another great goal, this time by Norwegian Synne Jensen, who scored with a spectacular shot from the edge of the area to make it 0-3 on the scoreboard.

With Twente already exhausted, the final minutes served to round off the thrashing. Fiamma Benítez herself, very active throughout the match, put the icing on the cake in the 84th minute, finishing off a quick counterattack. The goal, which marked the final 0-4, reflected the Madrid team's effectiveness in the offensive phase and Twente's defensive fragility in transitions. The performances of players like Amaiur, Júlia Bartel, and Fiamma were crucial for Atlético to secure a crucial away victory.

In summary, the 0-4 victory in Enschede is not just another win; it is a statement of intent from Atlético de Madrid Women in their European journey. The goals from Amaiur Sarriegi, Júlia Bartel, Synne Jensen, and Fiamma Benítez not only grant them three golden points but also allow them to face the upcoming challenges in this Champions League with optimism. 

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