Real Madrid win 0-2 at Riazor to top the table

Real Madrid took a crucial three points on the road at Riazor, beating Deportivo Abanca 0-2 in Liga F matchday 3. With the win, Pau Quesada’s side went to bed provisional leaders, thanks to a sharp first half and a second where defensive control and goalkeeper saves did the job.

Caicedo and Andersson seal it

The match swung early. In the 4th minute, a challenge in the box led to a penalty, but Linda Caicedo’s spot-kick was denied by Tarazona. The Madrid side stayed composed and found their way again: in the 31st minute, Caicedo cut inside and curled a right-footed effort into the far corner for the 0-1.

Just before halftime, the second goal arrived. In the 40th minute, after a corner was cleared, Bella Andersson finished unmarked at the near post to open her scoring tally with Real Madrid and make it 0-2.

Frohms keeps the clean sheet

After the two-goal cushion, the game turned more physical. Tarazona had to leave the field with an injury in the first half, with Inês Pereira coming on, but Madrid kept the game manageable to the break.

In the second half, Deportivo pushed with more possession and Madrid had to grind it out. Merle Frohms came up big at key moments: in the 66th minute she saved a header on the line, and shortly after she produced another stop from point-blank range. With further scares (including a post from Beerensteyn), Real Madrid held on to secure the win, per Mundo Deportivo.