Real Madrid defeated Barcelona (1-3) in the match corresponding to the 23rd round of Liga F and the first Clásico of 19, where the whites secured a victory thanks to a goal from Alba Redondo and a brace from Caroline Weir, while Graham Hansen scored for the Blaugranas.

Impact of Linda Caicedo

The entry of Colombian Linda Caicedo in the second half was a decisive factor in allowing the Madrid side to exploit the spaces in the local defense. During her time on the field, Real Madrid took advantage of quick transitions, and the final result reflected the superiority of the whites in the last minutes, when the Colombian easily got past Engen in a vertical play, allowing Caroline Weir to score the winning goal.

Barcelona's Dominance Not Reflected on the Scoreboard

Although Barcelona controlled possession throughout the match, their performance was not as incisive as on other occasions. The Blaugranas, led by Pere Romeu, were unable to translate their ball control into clear opportunities, and their defensive errors cost them dearly. The first half was especially challenging for the home team, who were surprised by a Real Madrid side that was well-organized, effective in duels, and decisive in transitions.

A Dramatic Finish and a Historic Victory

The disallowed goal from Jana Fernández in the 80th minute, after a controversial offside call, was a turning point in the match. After that play, Real Madrid seized their opportunity, and in a final collective play between Caicedo and Weir, sealed the victory in the final minutes. Under a rain that later turned into hail, Caroline Weir scored the definitive 1-3, becoming the hero of a historic win for Real Madrid.

This victory puts the whites just four points behind Barcelona, who still depend on themselves to win Liga F, but now face an additional challenge: to overcome Real Madrid in the remaining matches of the season.