Real Madrid Women defeated RCD Espanyol 3-1 at Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano in Liga F, featuring goals from Däbritz, Beerensteyn, and Schröder.
Real Madrid Women defeat Espanyol with second-half masterclass
Real Madrid Femenino delivered an impressive performance at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano, securing a comfortable 3-1 victory over RCD Espanyol de Barcelona in their Liga F Matchday 7 encounter. Playing in front of their home supporters, Real Madrid dominated the tempo after a tight first half, showcasing clinical finishing to claim all three points in style.
Tense first half ends goalless
The match began with high intensity, as both teams fought fiercely for control in midfield. Espanyol set up a compact and disciplined defensive block, making it difficult for Real Madrid to find clear openings in the final third.
The visitors posed a constant threat on quick counter-attacks, forcing the Madrid backline to stay fully alert throughout a tightly contested opening 45 minutes. Despite controlling possession, the hosts struggled to break through, and the referee blew the halftime whistle with the score locked at 0-0. See also: Däbritz and Schröder Power Real Madrid to 5–3 Win Over Real Sociedad
Real Madrid pull away as goals fly in
The game completely burst into life immediately after the interval. Just one minute into the second half, Sara Däbritz found space inside the penalty area in the 46th minute and fired a brilliant shot past the goalkeeper to break the deadlock.
Real Madrid capitalized on their momentum, extending their lead in the 70th minute when Lineth Beerensteyn scored a fantastic goal. Substitute Felicia Schröder added a third in the 80th minute with a clinical finish to put the match out of reach at 3-1. Espanyol fought hard and scored a consolation goal through Bicho in the 92nd minute, but Real Madrid comfortably secured the win.