Real Madrid Faces Espanyol in Crucial Liga F Clash

MADRID, Spain — The Real Madrid women’s football team is set to face RCD Espanyol in a pivotal Liga F match on January 31, 2025, at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. Both teams are looking to secure crucial points as the season progresses, with Real Madrid aiming to maintain their second-place standing and Espanyol seeking to climb from their 11th position.

Real Madrid, under the guidance of coach Alberto Toril, comes into the match with a strong record of 12 wins, one draw, and two losses, amassing 37 points. Despite a recent 5-0 defeat to FC Barcelona in the Supercopa final, the team remains a formidable force in the league. Key players like Misa Rodríguez and Linda Caicedo are expected to play pivotal roles in the match.

Espanyol, led by Sara Monforte, who is currently serving a suspension, has had a mixed season with four wins, six draws, and six losses, totaling 18 points. The team has yet to secure a victory in 2025 and will be looking to turn their fortunes around. Forward Lice Chamorro and midfielder Ainoa Campo are crucial to Espanyol’s strategy, with Campo returning to face her former team, CD Tacon, which later merged with Real Madrid.

“We have to be ambitious and aim to win every match to accumulate as many points as possible,” said Ángeles del Álamo, Espanyol’s forward. “The team is calm, but we are aware of the challenges ahead.”

Real Madrid will be without Feller and Leupolz due to injuries, but Carla Camacho and Irune have been called up to bolster the squad. Espanyol, on the other hand, will miss Romane Salvador, Ana Hernández, and Isabelle Hoekstra, with Paula Coba and Ylenia Estrella stepping in.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:00 CET and will be broadcast live on DAZN. Fans are eagerly anticipating a competitive encounter as both teams vie for crucial points in their respective campaigns.