Real Madrid Femenino continued their strong performance this season with a convincing 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad Femenino at Ciudad Deportiva de Zubieta on February 4, 2025. The match not only reinforced Madrid’s second-place standing but also brought them closer to the league leaders, FC Barcelona, reducing the gap to five points.
The standout player of the match was undoubtedly Signe Bruun, who scored twice within the first half. Both goals came as the result of dynamic attacking play by the madridistas, showcasing their intent to dominate the game early on.
The first goal materialized almost effortlessly. Just four minutes after kickoff, Bruun took advantage of confusion in the Sociedad defense to redirect the ball past goalkeeper Elene Lete after Lucía Rodríguez inadvertently played it toward her goal. This early strike set the tone for the visitors.
Maintaining their momentum, Madrid found the net again in the 26th minute when Bruun managed to score her second. This time, she was aided by Caroline Weir, who followed up on Bruun's initial attempt, allowing her to tap the ball home. By this point, the madridistas were firmly in control, forcing Sociedad back and preventing them from finding any rhythm.
Though Real Sociedad attempted to regroup and create opportunities as the match progressed, they struggled against the resolute Madrid defense, characterized by high pressing and swift counterattacks. Their best chance of the first half came when Nerea Eizagirre struck the crossbar after weaving through the Madrid backline, signaling their intent but unable to capitalize.
Coming back from halftime, Real Sociedad showed determination. Coach José Luis Sánchez Vera made three substitutions, aiming to alter the flow of the game and increase possession. Quickly, they began to assert some control, with Amaiur's pressing game leading to several close calls around the Madrid goal.
The turning point, unfortunately for Sociedad, came when disaster struck from Andreia Jacinto, who accidentally scored an own goal trying to clear the ball, giving Madrid their third goal of the match. This blow deflated Sociedad, who had been gaining momentum and confidence.
Despite the setback, Real Sociedad finally broke through when Lucía Pardo found the net, tapping home after some frantic action inside the Madrid box. This gave the home side hope at 1-3, but their resurgence was short-lived.
Alba Redondo soon extinguished any thoughts of a dramatic comeback, scoring Madrid’s fourth goal with a powerful shot from the edge of the area, solidifying the deal as the final whistle approached. This commanding victory ensures Real Madrid maintains pressure on their rivals at the top of the table.
With this win, they now hold 40 points, firmly establishing their position as contenders for the league title. The depth of their squad and the impact of players like Bruun will be key as they prepare for their next fixtures, including another clash against Real Sociedad in the Copa de la Reina on February 13.
The upcoming match will test their resolve as Madrid seeks to build on this momentum and continue their pursuit of silverware this season.