Atlético Women clinch late win, back in Champions League after 5 years | OneFootball

The Atlético de Madrid Femenino achieved an unforgettable feat against Häcken, with an outcome that elevates football: a penalty in stoppage time and a stunning goal in extra time brought the red and white team back to the Champions five years later. Víctor Martín's team not only survived the toughness of the Swedish opponent but also found strength from nowhere to secure a qualification that seemed to slip away at the last moment.

The match began with an atmosphere of maximum tension. The 1-1 draw from the first leg forced both teams to measure every move, and it was the visitors who struck first. Anvegård took advantage of a controversial play, where the ball clearly touched her arm before she scored, to put Häcken ahead just before halftime. Without VAR, the play counted on the scoreboard and left Atlético against the ropes.

The Atlético spirit overcame Häcken with a thrilling finish

The halftime break changed the red and white team's attitude. The Madrid team pushed forward, took risks, and began to besiege Falk's goal. Fiamma hit the crossbar with a shot, Luany came close to equalizing with a point-blank shot, and Gio almost scored with a cross shot. The Swedish goalkeeper and the visiting defense seemed capable of withstanding any onslaught as the clock ticked against them.

When everything pointed to a cruel outcome, Luany burst into the area in the 97th minute and was brought down. The Brazilian herself took responsibility from the penalty spot and, with a shot placed close to the post, breathed life back into Atlético at the last gasp. The Cerro de Alcalá erupted with a roar that pushed the team into extra time. With the emotional momentum in their favor, the Atlético women quickly completed the comeback. Jensen, newly introduced, crafted a stunning goal from the edge of the area to make it 2-1 and unleash madness. Atlético Femenino then held on with skill and composure, aware of what was at stake.

Thus, with faith and character, the Atlético de Madrid Femenino returns to the continental elite, proving that courage and heart also play matches.

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