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The Athletic Club will face Atlético de Madrid tomorrow (12:00 hours) with the aim of overtaking the «colchoneras» and climbing to the third position that grants the right to play in Europe.
A match with a taste of a final. That’s what the Athletic Club will face this Sunday at the Centro Deportivo de Alcalá de Henares, where the lionesses will play against Atlético de Madrid in the 28th round of Liga F. The red and white team, currently fourth with 48 points, has the chance to surpass the colchonero team, third with 49 points. Only one point separates the two clubs who have been engaged in a beautiful battle for the last European spot in recent months.
David Aznar’s team has been living with this pressure for months. Positioned in the top 5 of the standings, they have never stopped looking up and now arrive more alive than ever in the fight for the third place. «The one who makes the least mistakes will prevail,» the coach predicted a few weeks ago, referring to the ongoing competition between the lionesses and the Madrid team. Just recently, Atlético de Madrid drew against a struggling Levante UD in Buñol, while the «zurigorri» secured a victory against UDCA Tenerife at San Mamés.
The advantage is minimal for Víctor Martín’s team, although it is worth noting that having won the first leg match in Lezama by 0-2, they would add the head-to-head advantage by winning against Athletic this Sunday. The red and white team travels with great enthusiasm to a challenging appointment that is always marked on the calendar.
A tough opponent ahead
Atlético de Madrid is a team filled with internationals and has proven to be very strong at home this season, although, like the lionesses, they have dropped unexpected points as hosts. Ajibade is their top scorer with 5 goals, but let’s not overlook the 4 goals by Silvia Lloris, who plays as a central defender. Additionally, they have talented and game-changing players like Gio, Luany, Sheila, and Fiamma. Their captain, Lola Gallardo, is the heart of the team with 15 clean sheets accumulated.
This will be a challenging match due to the significance of the encounter itself and the quality of the opponent, historically successful in Spanish competition. They challenged FC Barcelona for dominance in the past decade, with Barcelona winning the last five leagues. The Queen’s Cup, which they won in 2016 and 2023 (the latter against Real Madrid), will be contested by Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid this edition. The match will take place on June 7th at El Alcoraz.
Athletic must also capitalize on their impressive away record this season for this crucial encounter. The lionesses have not lost away from Lezama since November, in the derby at Anoeta. Throughout 2025, they have achieved five consecutive victories and a draw. The challenge is significant, but the reward is even greater. All in for Alcalá.
