Liga F Match-Day 10: Barcelona Pulls Ahead While Real Madrid Falters

Real Madrid Draw with Athletic Club, Allowing Barcelona to Extend Lead in Liga F

Spanish Football Pays Tribute to Jesús de Miguel

Before the match weekend, the Spanish Football Federation, LaLiga, and Liga F declared a series of tributes across Spanish football in honor of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, who tragically passed away. A minute’s silence took place before each game, and matches experienced a pause in the ninth minute—recognizing De Miguel’s shirt number—for fans, players, and staff to applaud while a tribute video played. In Liga F, the game between Costa Adeje Tenerife and Deportivo Alavés was postponed.

Real Madrid Drop Points Away to Athletic Club

Real Madrid believed they had secured a win in their match against Athletic Club when they scored in the 85th minute. Eva Navarro delivered an inswinging cross from the right side, which evaded all defenders and settled into the far corner. However, Athletic responded dramatically during stoppage time. Substitute Ane Campos was in the right place to slot home after Maite Valero’s near-post shot was saved.

This stoppage-time equalizer significantly impacted Real Madrid’s aspirations to keep pace with Barcelona. Meanwhile, Athletic Club avoided the disappointment of back-to-back losses.

Barcelona Overpower Madrid CFF

On Sunday, Madrid CFF managed to hold Barcelona off until Esmee Brugts broke the deadlock with a goal in the 39th minute. Ewa Pajor quickly added a second, firing the ball into the roof of the net from inside the box. Substitute Carla Julia extended the lead to three shortly after, sliding in after receiving a precise cross from Marta Torrejón. Just five minutes later, Patri Guijarro scored a stunning long-range strike, marking another highlight for the home side.

Clàudia Pina then increased her league tally by netting her 11th goal of the season, while Inès Konan managed a late consolation for the visitors.

Valencia Earns Consecutive Wins

Valencia succeeded in claiming back-to-back victories with a win against Deportivo A Coruña following their first victory of the season the previous weekend. They gained an advantage when Michi Apóstol was sent off in the 16th minute after an incident while being tackled. Despite playing short, Deportivo pressured Valencia’s keeper Alice Pinguet. However, Valencia later capitalized, with Danielle Marcano scoring the opening goal just after the hour mark, and Yasmin Mrabet adding a second ten minutes later. Valencia’s victory now puts them just two points away from safety.

Logroño Secure Point in Controversial Draw

Logroño United took an early lead against Sevilla with Isina’s impressive long-range free-kick. This narrow lead vanished when Alba López equalized in the 65th minute, but Sevilla almost took the lead shortly after. Rosa Márquez had an opportunity to score but was denied the goal due to a controversial 90th-minute equalizer by Marta Masferrer Cruz, which was initially disallowed before being overturned after a review.

As a result, both teams left the match level on points.

Atlético Madrid Claims Win with Second-Half Surge

Atlético Madrid achieved a comfortable 3-0 victory over Badalona, with all goals coming in the second half. Synne Jensen opened the scoring, followed by Viola Calligaris and a late goal from substitute Kathrine Kuhl, who marked her first Liga F goal.

Real Sociedad and Espanyol Claim Narrow Victories

Ainhoa Marín put Real Sociedad ahead in their match against Eibar. Although Eibar equalized through Sara Martín’s penalty, a last-minute own goal by Aitana Zumárraga allowed Real Sociedad to snatch the win. Espanyol triumphed over Granada, where Paula Gutiérrez’s first-half penalty proved decisive for securing consecutive Liga F victories.

Did You Know?

Atlético Madrid remains the only team that has not conceded at home, achieving five consecutive shutouts in Liga F.

Best Goal of Liga F Match-Day 10

Isina’s powerful free-kick stands out as the top goal of match-day 10, narrowly edging out Guijarro’s remarkable strike.