In a thrilling contest for second place in the Femenino Primera División, Real Madrid Femenino edged past Real Sociedad with a 1-0 victory at home. Both sides entered the game in good form, having won their previous matches, and the encounter did not disappoint.
Real Madrid started strongly, testing Sociedad’s defense early, though the first ten minutes saw few shots on target. Sociedad responded with promising opportunities of their own, including a chance in the 14th minute that was deflected and another in the 19th minute that went wide. By the 20th minute, the game was evenly balanced, with both teams creating chances but failing to capitalize.
Linda Caicedo stood out as the most influential player for Real Madrid, consistently causing problems for Sociedad’s backline. Her efforts contributed to sustained pressure, which eventually paid off in the 42nd minute when a corner led to an unfortunate own goal, giving the home side a 1-0 lead going into halftime.
The second half saw increased intensity, with numerous fouls resulting in several injuries and disrupting the flow of the game. A potential red card in the 70th minute was downgraded to yellow, further frustrating Real Madrid supporters, who were vocally critical of the referee throughout the match.
The closing stages were tense, with eight minutes of added time and Real Madrid missing a significant chance in the 92nd minute. Sociedad pushed forward in the final moments, creating a few late opportunities, but were unable to find the equalizer.
Despite the nervy finish, the victory was enough for Real Madrid Femenino to claim all three points, sending their fans into raptures and keeping them firmly in the hunt for second place.
