Eibar Suffers Heavy Defeat Against Atlético de Madrid in Alcalá de Henares

The 'armeras' held their ground in the first half but succumbed to the offensive power of the Madrid team in the second.

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The Eibar women's team experienced a significant 4-0 loss against Atlético de Madrid in their match played in Alcalá de Henares.

The 'armeras' managed to keep a clean sheet throughout the first half, fending off Atlético de Madrid's attacks. Goalkeeper Eunate Astralaga made a crucial save, deflecting a shot from Fiamma and ensuring the score remained 0-0 at halftime.
Shortly after the restart, Brazilian player Gio Garbelini put the home team ahead, capitalizing on a rebound following a shot from Jensen. Soon after, Atlético extended their lead with a penalty converted by Vilde Boe Risa, awarded after a FVS review.
As the match neared its end, Júlia scored the third goal with an unstoppable shot into the top corner for Astralaga. In injury time, Gio Garbelini sealed the victory by winning a one-on-one against the Eibar goalkeeper, setting the final score at 4-0.
Despite this defeat, Eibar remains in thirteenth place in the league standings, with an eight-point advantage over the relegation zone. This coming Saturday, the team will host Alhama, the second-to-last placed team, in a crucial match where they will have a great opportunity to mathematically secure their safety.