Atletico Madrid's women's team defeats Ajax in the first leg of the Champions League qualifier with goals from Felicia Schröder and Janou Levels, and now looks to secure its lead in the return leg
Atletico Madrid's women's team, currently in 4th place in the league with 4 points and a goal difference of +2, has taken a significant step towards the group stage of the Champions League with its victory over Ajax in the first leg of the qualifier. According to El Pais, Pau Quesada's team won 0-2 in the match played in Amsterdam, thanks to goals from Felicia Schröder and Janou Levels. The young Swedish striker, signed by Atletico Madrid for a record amount, scored the first goal of the match with a free kick that hit the right post of Ajax's goal. The second goal came in the second half, when left-back Janou Levels took advantage of a dead ball to beat Ajax's goalkeeper. With this victory, Atletico Madrid is in a good position to qualify for the group stage of the Champions League, although it still has to play the return leg.
What does this victory mean for Atletico Madrid? The victory over Ajax is an important step towards qualifying for the group stage of the Champions League, an objective that Atletico Madrid's women's team has been pursuing for several seasons. With this victory, the team is in a good position to advance in the competition, although it still has to play the return leg.
How is Atletico Madrid preparing for the return leg? Atletico Madrid is preparing for the return leg with the confidence of having won the first leg, but also with the awareness that Ajax is a difficult team to beat. Pau Quesada's team must maintain its level of play and take advantage of the opportunities that arise to secure its qualification for the group stage. Atletico Madrid, which has a upcoming match against Sevilla on August 29, must maintain its focus on the competition and not let the victory over Ajax distract it from its objective. You can check the team's upcoming fixtures on our fixtures page.
What role does Felicia Schröder play in the team? Felicia Schröder has been one of the most outstanding players for Atletico Madrid this season, and her goal in the match against Ajax has been crucial for the team's victory. The young Swedish striker has demonstrated her ability and capacity to score important goals, and it is likely that she will continue to be a key player in the team for the rest of the season. Atletico Madrid, which can check its current squad on our squad page, must continue to count on Schröder's contribution to achieve its objectives in the competition.
What's next for Atletico Madrid? Atletico Madrid must play the return leg against Ajax, and if it advances, it will qualify for the group stage of the Champions League. The team must maintain its level of play and focus to achieve this objective, and it must also be prepared to face other difficult teams in the competition. You can check the team's current standings on our standings page.