Atlético de Madrid Benfica Trofeo Ciudad Alcalá

V Trophy City of Alcalá
Pre-season
End result
(Tiemine by penalties)
Atlético de Madrid 2 (4)
Benfica 2 (1)
Markers
Lauren Leal 54′
Andrea Medina 86 ‘
Marit Lund 14′
Anna Gasper 74′

In the preparation phase for the 2025/26 season, the women’s football team Benfica He had an Iberian duel with Atletico Madrid on Saturday, August 23, under the V Trofeu Ciudad de Alcalá 2025. Positive performance and promising of the national champions, who led the scorer twice at the Deportivo Alcal de Henares Center. The 2-2 recorded at the end of the 90 minutes led to the winner to be found on the penalties, and the Colchoners were more effective (4-1).

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Clarified and also aggressive in the moments with and without ball, the five -time national champions showed and imposed their football during the 1st part of the meeting. In one of the approaches to the Colchonera goal, in the 14th minute, the incarnates put themselves in the marker. Marit Lund He marked a corner on the right, Atletico’s defense relieved the spherical, and he returned to the starting point. Benfica’s left-back insisted, aimed at the goal and shot his left-handed foot toward the meshes (0-1).

After the interval – period during which it was offered a Benfica nightgown to the Portuguese ambassador in SpainJosé Augusto Duarte – Atletico Madrid sought to react and find spaces in search of a draw. It reached it to the 54th minute passage: following a cross from the left corridor and a head cushioning to the second pole, Lauren Leal supervised in the small area and noted the 1-1.

In pre-season registration, the coach From Ivan Bapt promoted three replacement at the break and, until the 90 minutes (more compensation) were running out, ordered seven more changes – only Catarina Amado He played all the time. With only 16 years, Carolina Tristan also had the opportunity to start living the emotions of the high roda, yielding Andreia Faria at 79 ‘.

The eagles again advanced in the placardat 73 ‘, in a great goal with subscription by Anna Gaspercapitalizing, through a shot at the entrance of the area, the attack developed by the Right Corridor of the Eagles, from where Lúcia Alves crossed to the cut of Atletico Madrid’s defensive. In the second ball, Benfica’s German average was the protagonist of an indefensible shot.

Num very confusing bidin the use of a corner beaten on the right side, the hostesses ran the equality (2-2). The ball pounded in the small area, Rute Costaharassed by an opponent, could not shake the spherical of the danger zone as he intended, and he stressed for a sea of ​​legs, standing out Andrea Medina in the last touch, making the nets move. By the time of the match already Ana Vitória It had been launched in Spanish formation, thus rediscovering Benfica, which represented from 2018 to 2023.

In view of the result that occurred at the end of regular time, there was a place to tiebreaker to find out which teams would raise the trophy. For the five -time Portuguese champions, Christy Ucheibe (bar) e Cristina Prieto (post) hit the irons, and Neide Guedes converted with class. On the other hand, the Colchoners revealed greater hit in this detail of the game and came out winners (4-1).

V Trophy City of Alcalá | 08/23/2025
Atletico Madrid-Benfica
2-2 (4-1 gp)
Alcalá de Henares Sports Center (Madrid)
Eleven Benfica
Lena Pauels (Rute Costa, 60 ‘), Catarina Amado, Diana Gomes (Christy Ucheibe, 73’), Carole Costa (Joana Silva, 60 ‘), Marit Lund (Neide Guedes, 60’), Anna Gasper (Letícia Almeida, 79 ‘), Andreia Faria (Carolina Tristan, 79’), Beatriz Cameirão (Ana Clara Oliveira, 79 ‘) Prieto, 46 ​​’), Chandra Davidson (Nycole Raysla, 46′) and Rakel Engssvik (Lúcia Alves, 46 ‘)
Alternate
Rute Costa (60 ‘), Thaís Lima, Joana Silva (60’), Christy Ucheibe (73 ‘), Leticia Almeida (79’), Lúcia Alves (46 ‘), Ana Clara Oliveira (79’), Carolina Tristan (79 ‘), Cristina Prieto (46’), Nycole Raysla (46 ‘) and Neide Guedes (60’)
Benfica coach
From Ivan Bapt
Eleven Atletico Madrid
Patri Larque, Andrea Medina, Lauren Leal, Xenia Pérez, Vilde Boee Risa, Synee Jensen, Gaby García, Silvia Lloris, Amaiur Sarriegui, Fiamma Benítez and Luana da Silva
Alternate
Alba de Isidro, Daniela García, Sheila Guijarro, Carmen Menayo, Gio Garbelini, Maca Portales, Alexia Fernández, Natalia Pe Peñálvo, Leyre Valdivia, Lydia, Lydia Rodríguez, Ana Vitória e Daniela miñambres
At the interval 0-1
Goals
Benfica: Marit Lund (14 ‘) and Anna Gasper (74’); Atlético de Madrid: Lauren Leal (54 ‘) and Andrea Medina (86’)

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Key Match Statistics adn Analysis

To provide a more comprehensive analysis, let’s delve deeper into the key statistics and tactical insights from this exciting encounter between Atlético Madrid and Benfica. This detailed breakdown will help fans and analysts alike understand the nuances of the game and the performances of each team.

statistic Atlético Madrid Benfica
Possession 48% 52%
Shots on Target 5 6
Corners 3 5
Fouls Committed 12 10
Yellow Cards 2 1
pass Completion Rate 78% 82%

The match was intensely contested, as evidenced by the tight possession stats and the high number of shots on target. Benfica’s slightly superior pass completion rate suggests a more controlled approach, while Atlético Madrid’s higher number of fouls implies a more aggressive, albeit sometimes undisciplined, defensive strategy. These insights provide a clearer picture beyond the final score, allowing for a deeper thankfulness of the tactical battles fought on the pitch.

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Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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