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Nine-Player Madrid Stuns Wolfsburg in UWCL Shock
10 Dec
Summary
- Real Madrid secured a crucial 2-0 win despite playing with nine players.
- Wolfsburg failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage.
- Linda Caicedo was exceptional, scoring Madrid's second goal.
Nine-player Real Madrid achieved a remarkable 2-0 victory over VfL Wolfsburg in the UEFA Women's Champions League, significantly impacting the qualification race. Despite finishing the match with a significant disadvantage, Madrid's defense held strong and their counter-attacks proved lethal, leaving Wolfsburg to rue their missed opportunities and lack of composure.
The match saw Madrid take the lead through María Méndez from a corner, and despite Wolfsburg dominating possession and creating more chances, they were unable to convert. Linda Caicedo doubled Madrid's lead in the second half, demonstrating the effectiveness of their pace on the break, even when shorthanded.
This result severely hampers Wolfsburg's aspirations for automatic qualification, continuing their recent struggles in the competition. For Real Madrid, the win positions them favorably to avoid the playoffs and signals a potential shift in the European power balance.
