Atlético de Madrid Women produced a commanding performance in the Spanish Primera División de la Liga de Fútbol Femenino, defeating Valencia FCF Women 4-0 on 24 October 2026. A dominant first-half display set the tone, and the home side never allowed Valencia to settle into a rhythm at any stage of the contest.

Atlético take control early

Atlético de Madrid Women began with high intensity, pressing Valencia’s build-up and forcing turnovers in dangerous areas. The opening goal arrived in the 14th minute when Sheila Guijarro finished calmly after a neat cutback from the right. The early breakthrough settled the home side and pushed Valencia deeper into their own half.

Valencia attempted to respond through quick counter-attacks, but Atlético’s midfield trio controlled the central spaces. Vilde Bøe Risa dictated the tempo, switching play and finding pockets between the lines, while Rasheedat Ajibade repeatedly stretched the visiting defence with direct running.

Key moments as Atlético pull away

• 14’ – 1-0: Sheila Guijarro opened the scoring with a composed finish from close range.
• 37’ – 2-0: Rasheedat Ajibade doubled the lead with a low drive after cutting in from the left.
• 61’ – 3-0: Guijarro grabbed her second of the match, converting after Valencia failed to clear a corner.
• 82’ – 4-0: Fiamma Benítez completed the scoring with a late strike from the edge of the box.

Valencia’s goalkeeper made several saves to keep the scoreline respectable, but the visitors struggled to create clear chances of their own. Atlético’s back line, protected by disciplined midfield screening, kept the game under control and rarely looked troubled.

Tactical story: width, pressing, and quick transitions

Atlético de Madrid Women lined up with an aggressive 4-3-3, using the width of the pitch to isolate Valencia’s full-backs. The front three rotated constantly, with Ajibade and Guijarro combining through quick one-twos and runs into the box. Valencia defended in a deep block, but the constant pressure eventually forced errors in their clearing attempts.

The most impressive aspect of Atlético’s display was their counter-pressing. Whenever Valencia won the ball, the home side swarmed the ball carrier and won it back within seconds. That pressure prevented Valencia from building any sustained possession and allowed Atlético to keep the game in the attacking half. The clean sheet was as much a product of that collective work rate as it was of the back four’s solidity.

Standout players

Sheila Guijarro was the clear headline performer with two well-taken goals, while Rasheedat Ajibade added a goal and an assist in a relentless attacking display. Vilde Bøe Risa controlled the midfield with intelligent passing, and Lola Gallardo recorded a comfortable clean sheet behind a well-organised defence. For Valencia, the goalkeeper was their busiest player and prevented the margin from growing even wider.

Season impact in Liga F

The three points strengthen Atlético de Madrid Women’s position in the Spanish Primera División de la Liga de Fútbol Femenino and give them momentum in the title race. A 4-0 victory also improves their goal difference, which could prove valuable as the season progresses. Valencia FCF Women, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly after a difficult afternoon in Madrid.

Atlético’s ability to combine attacking flair with defensive discipline makes them a dangerous proposition for any opponent. On this evidence, they will be confident of staying in the upper reaches of the Liga F standings, while Valencia must find a way to become more compact and more threatening in transition.