Atlético de Madrid maintain their fortress at Alcalá
The *rojiblanco* side secured a 4-0 victory over Valencia CF in Alcalá with goals from Synne Jensen, Maite Zubieta, who was the MVP of the match, Gio Garbelini and Natalia Peñalvo. With this victory, the Madrid side climb to third position in the table, while the *che* team are still without points this season.
23 OCT 2026
Matchday eight of Liga F Moeve kicked off in Alcalá, where Valencia CF attempted to surprise with a header from Marta Mascarell that went well wide. The opening goal of the match arrived after eleven minutes. Celia Segura threaded a good pass behind the defence for Synne Jensen. The forward made no mistake, beating Alice Pinguet to score the opening goal of the match. Three minutes later, Rosa Otermín doubled the lead, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Rebecca Elloh provided the reply. The Ivorian tried her luck with a tame shot that went over the bar. Noa Marchena also tried her luck, but the attacker's shot did not find the target.
Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid tried again through Gio Garbelini, but the attacker's shot was met by Alice Pinguet, who providentially diverted the danger. Fiamma Benítez also tried, though without hitting the target. David González's side maintained possession, against a Valencia CF team that held firm at the back, waiting for counter-attacks to launch into attack and create dangerous chances. The last great chance before the break fell to Synne Jensen. The Norwegian forward headed inside the box, but the ball went well wide, much to the relief of Valencia CF, who remained in the game despite going into the break 1-0 down.
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After the restart, the Madrid side came out looking for a goal. Celia Segura tried her luck in attack, but it was Maite Zubieta who unleashed a powerful direct free-kick from the edge of the box, making it impossible for Alice Pinguet to reach and doubling the lead. The midfielder was the MVP of the match. In an attempt to reduce the deficit on the scoreboard, Valencia CF brought on former 'rojiblanca' Lucía Moral 'WIFI' in attack and Gema Climent in midfield, but a minute later, the 'rojiblanco' side scored their third. Gio Garbelini got hold of a ball inside the box, beating the opposing defence and Alice Pinguet to join the home side's celebration, who continued to enjoy and entertain their fans.
The goal further extended their lead. Luany and Gabi Nunes came onto the pitch for the 'colchoneras', and Natalia Peñalvo unleashed a powerful right-footed shot from the edge of the box to make it 4-0, putting further distance on the scoreboard. A cold shower for Valencia CF, who tried from set-pieces, but crashed against the 'che' side's defence, which remained firm at the back. At the other end, Gabi Nunes tried with a header straight into Alice Pinguet's hands. Indeed, the forward also tried her luck with a direct free-kick that hit the wall before going out for a corner. The final whistle confirmed the 'colchonera' victory, which sees them climb to third position.
















