2-3: Defeat in the derby
Goals for Møller and Kathellen weren't enough to beat Atlético at the Di Stéfano.
Real Madrid lost to Atlético in the matchday 27 league at the Di Stéfano. Toril's team enjoyed the better of the first half and went ahead through Møller, but were behind not long after the break. They drew level again on 70 minutes through Khatellen but a goal for the visitors shortly afterwards ultimately decided what was an intense game throughout.
Madrid started the game in strong fashion. They took control of the ball and created the greater danger in the first half, which would finish all square with a goal apiece. Inside the opening ten minutes, they had already enjoyed two good chances with shots in the box from Linda C. and Møller, both of which were turned away by Lola Gallardo. There was a constant threat down the left flank, which was the source of the first madridista goal on 34'. Olga Carmona crossed to the back stick, Bruun laid a perfect ball to Møller with her first touch, and she beat the rojiblanca goalkeeper. Atlético responded with increased attacking intent and three minutes later they were level through Ana Vitória's headed effort from a corner.
Open game
The second half started in much the same fashion, with Madrid taking the game to Atlético, who sat back and waited for the counter. On one foray forward, Ajibade put the visitors in front with 55 minutes gone. Our team reacted well and pushed on, leading to an even more open game. Feller and Teresa came off the bench and the former could have equalised once more on 70', before Kathellen did so when she pounced on a loose ball in the box. Not long after, though, Atlético responded through Risa's long-range drive to make it 2-3 at the end despite the hosts' efforts to hit back.
LINE-UPS:
2-Real Madrid: Misa, Rocío, Toletti, Olga, Bruun, Oihane (Kenti Robles, 78´), Kathellen, Møller (Feller, 65´), Linda C., Zornoza (Raso, 79´) and Athenea (Teresa, 65´).
3-Atlético: L. Gallardo, Xènia, Moraza, Ludmila, Menayo (Manjarín, 83´), Cinta R., Ajibade (Guijarro, 83´), Gaby (Banini, 84´), Eva Navarro (Cardona, 71´), Medina and Ana Vitória (Risa, 61´).
Goals
1-0 (min.34): Møller.
1-1 (min.37): Ana Vitória.
1-2 (min.55): Ajibade.
2-2 (min.70): Kathellen.
2-3 (min.76): Risa.