Barcelona has once again demonstrated its dominance in women's football by securing its seventh consecutive Liga F title. This triumph, achieved through a commanding 4-1 victory against Espanyol, represents the club's second major trophy of the season. As Barcelona celebrates, other teams in the league are battling for their respective positions. Real Madrid experienced a frustrating draw, while Real Sociedad made significant strides towards the top spots. Meanwhile, Levante faces a dire situation at the bottom of the table, and both Granada and Atlético Madrid celebrated important away wins, contributing to an eventful week in Liga F.
The critical derby match between Barcelona and Espanyol was brought forward to April 22 due to Barcelona's commitments in the Women’s Champions League semi-finals. The Catalan giants quickly took the lead with Carla Julià Martínez scoring within two minutes, followed by a swift equalizer from Laia Balleste via a penalty. However, Caroline Graham Hansen promptly restored Barcelona's advantage, skillfully converting a pass from Clara Serrajordi. Martine Fenger then sealed the impressive 4-1 win with a second-half brace, securing the Liga F title. This victory adds to their Supercopa de España win, as the team now sets its sights on claiming the Champions League and Copa de la Reina titles to complete a potential quadruple.
Elsewhere in Liga F, Real Madrid started strongly against DUX Logroño, with Linda Caicedo scoring in just four minutes. Despite numerous opportunities to extend their lead, Real Madrid failed to capitalize, allowing Logroño to snatch a late equalizer in the 11th minute of stoppage time through Annelie Leitner, resulting in a 1-1 draw. This unexpected turn of events kept Logroño five points clear of the relegation zone and allowed Real Sociedad to close the gap to Real Madrid, maintaining their strong position. Real Sociedad secured a 2-0 home victory against Madrid CFF, with Claire Lavogez opening the scoring and Cecilia Marcos adding a second goal in the final minute, reinforcing their eight-point cushion over Costa Adeje Tenerife.
Levante's prospects for survival look increasingly bleak following their 2-1 away defeat to Eibar. Eibar took an early lead with Iara Lacosta's goal. Levante's Carolina Marín missed a crucial penalty, and Garazi Fácila extended Eibar's lead with a free-kick. Although Inés Rizo scored from Levante's second penalty, it was too late to change the outcome. With only four matches remaining and a seven-point deficit from safety, including an upcoming match against league champions Barcelona, Levante faces an uphill battle to avoid relegation.
In other matchups, Alhama managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Deportivo La Coruña, avoiding an 18th consecutive league defeat thanks to Yiyi's 81st-minute equalizer. Despite the late comeback, the single point did little to boost Alhama's survival hopes as they remain five points from safety. Granada celebrated a 2-1 away victory against Athletic Club, with goals from Manoly Baquerizo and Andrea Gómez, positioning them for at least a top-six finish. Atlético Madrid also secured a 4-2 road win against Badalona, with Priscila Chinchilla scoring an impressive brace. Despite a comeback from Badalona, Júlia Bartel and Luany ensured Atlético Madrid claimed all three points. Costa Adeje Tenerife continued their good form with a dominant 3-0 home win over Sevilla, while Sevilla's struggles persisted, marking their fourth consecutive loss.
The 26th match day of Liga F saw Barcelona solidify its claim as the league's top team, while various other clubs experienced both triumphs and setbacks, shaping the landscape of the season. From nail-biting draws to decisive victories and the ongoing fight against relegation, the league continues to deliver exciting and unpredictable football.
