Report: Atlético Women still struggling, drop more points | OneFootball

The goalless draw between Atlético de Madrid Femenino and Madrid CFF left a bitter taste for the rojiblanco side. Atlético Femenino and Madrid CFF settled for a draw in a match where the home team did more to deserve the win, but time and again ran into the decisive figure of Paula Ulloa. The visiting goalkeeper kept her team afloat with several outstanding saves and denied any chance that could have become a goal.

The result penalizes Atlético Femenino, as they are sixth in the standings, and this draw represents another setback in their pursuit of the European spots, something that becomes more complicated as the matchdays go by. The gap with third place, currently held by Real Sociedad Femenino, has widened to twelve points, a gap that is increasingly difficult to close. In addition to the draw, it is worth noting the absence of Silvia Lloris, who tore the Anterior Cruciate Ligament in her right knee during the match against Manchester United last Thursday, February 12.

The first half offered few clear chances. The team led by José Herrera and Madrid CFF shared control during different stretches of the first forty-five minutes, but without much depth. The most dangerous chance came before halftime, when Alba Ruiz hit the post with a shot that served as a warning for the home side.

After the break, the script changed. Atlético Femenino increased the tempo and began to pin Madrid CFF back in their own area. Amaiur, after a precise cross from Bøe Risa, forced Paula Ulloa into a top-class save. It was the start of a siege that intensified with the substitutions. Jensen and Luany came onto the pitch, while Gio, who was making her return to domestic competition after her injury, did not play the entire match, keeping in mind the upcoming European fixture against Manchester United Women, a vital match to stay alive in the top European competition.

The duel between Atlético Femenino and Madrid CFF then became a constant battle between the rojiblanco attackers and the visiting goalkeeper. Ulloa once again denied Amaiur in the 65th minute and, shortly after, reacted quickly to a shot from Jensen after a rebound. Even Sandra Villafañe appeared to prevent an acrobatic goal that the crowd was already celebrating.

Lauren had the last chance, although her shot went wide. Atlético de Madrid Femenino tried until the end, appealed for a possible handball in the Madrid CFF box, and were left with the feeling that they had done more. However, the score did not change and the Champions League slips a little further away.

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