The Yellows were unable to beat Real Madrid despite Paola Soldevila’s early goal

Villarreal Women were defeated by Real Madrid CF, currently second in the Finetwork Liga F, in a game that was very close throughout the 90 minutes. The Yellows got their noses in front first with a goal from Paola Soldevila, but a double from Weir thwarted the surprise at the Alfredo Di Stéfano.

Villarreal Women played a very serious game from the opening whistle. In fact, a strong and combative defensive line prevented the home side from attacking comfortably. In fact, the first strike came from the Yellows. A cross from Fatou Kanteh in the 16^th minute was met by Paola Soldevila, who slammed the ball into the back of the net (0-1). For their part, Weir threatened with a direct free kick, but the shot went straight into the hands of Carmen Carbonell. However, the Valencian goalkeeper was unable to stop Weir’s second shot, which brought the score level at half-time (1-1).

In the second half, Alberto Toril’s team stepped up the attacking line, coming dangerously close to the yellows’ area. In fact, Weir scored her second in the 57^th minute. Villarreal tried tooth and nail. Sheila and Cienfu had a couple of chances, but their shots were off target.

Villarreal Women’s next match, corresponding to Gameweek 27 of the 2022/23 Finetwork Liga F season, will take place on Sunday 30^th April, at 12pm CEST, against Real Sociedad at the Mini Estadi of the José Manuel Llaneza Training Ground.

Lineups:

Real Madrid CF: Misa; Ivana, Kathellen, Rocío (m. 85, K. Robles); Athenea (m. 83, Esther), M. Oroz (m. 46, Teresa), Toletti, Olga; Weir, Moller (m. 73, Svava), Linda C. 

Villarreal Women: C. Carbonell; I. Miguélez (m. 46, Giménez), Lara Mata, C. Cubedo, F. Lara; Nerea (m. 74, Belén), Cienfu, Soldevila, M. Llompart; Sheila (m. 85, Vera Rico), Kanteh (m. 63, Tere). 

Goals: 0-1. Min. 16: Soldevila. 1-1. Min. 44: Weir. 2-1. Min. 57: Weir.

Referee: María Dolores Martínez Madrona. Booked: Moller (Real Madrid CF); Irene Miguélez, Pancha Lara (Villarreal Women). Also booked: Sara Monforte (Villarreal Women head coach).

Matchday information: Gameweek 26 of the 2022/23 Finetwork Liga F season between Real Madrid CF and Villarreal Women, at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano.