Report: Sensational Champions League comeback | OneFootball

The Atlético de Madrid Femenino once again heard the anthem of the UEFA Women’s Champions League after four years, visiting St. Pölten. It was a smooth European debut for Víctor Martín’s side, who were looking to start off on the right foot in the top club competition. The debut went their way when, before the fifth minute of the match, Gio received the ball behind the defense and, alone in front of the goalkeeper, scored the first goal of the night. A great goal, following a beautiful assist from Fiamma.

Atlético Femenino continued to dominate possession, while St. Pölten could only watch. After the quarter-hour mark, Gio broke in down the left, entered the box, and sent a precise cross into the heart of the area that Luany couldn’t finish, but Andrea Medina took advantage to beat Schluter. The second goal brought calm to what is always a tricky European return. And with no time to celebrate, Gio kept attacking from the left, entered the box again, and after a shot was blocked by the goalkeeper, Luany picked up the rebound and sent it into the back of the net.

Less than half an hour in and three goals already on the scoreboard at the NV Arena. All in a thoroughly dominant first half, which was capped off by Bøe Risa with a stunning goal from the edge of the box, placing the ball in the top corner. Four goals to go into halftime dreaming of topping the group standings.

Calm, patience, and more goals

After the break, Víctor Martín’s side slowed the pace, with the league clash against Barcelona in mind. There was a chance for the less regular players, with Ana Vitoria, Amaiur, Julia Bartel, Xenia, and the young academy player Lydia Rodríguez coming on. And as the match was drawing to a close, a clear penalty on Xenia was converted by Fiamma, who sent the keeper the wrong way and sealed the fifth goal. A comfortable match to mark their European return, which Fiamma herself capped off with a header in stoppage time after a great run down the right by Amaiur.

The next European match will be against Manchester United, at the Alcalá de Henares Sports Center. But before that, Atlético Femenino will enjoy sharing the top spot, although in second place, as they have one goal less than FC Barcelona (who won 7-1).

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