Athletic Club - Real Madrid

Athletic Club Women were beaten 0-1 by Real Madrid at Lezama on Saturday evening. After conceding in the first half, Las Leonas threw every at the Madrid-based outfit as they looked to take at least a point.

Athletic's determination shone through until the end, but David Aznar's side were did not get their just rewards.

Real Madrid's goal came despite Athletic mostly keeping them contained. However, in the 43rd minute, Oihane played in Feller to put the visitors ahead.

Both teams were well aware of the other's threats and the majority of the first half played out like a chess match as they looked to nulify said dangers.

With the exception of the goal, Moller threatened with a shot in the box, while Zubieta and Azkona kept the away side on their toes at the other end.

Real Madrid were given a penalty for an alleged Nanclares foul on Athenea in the 59th minute. Athenea took the spot-kick, but the Athletic shotstopper, who was in inspired form throughout the match, kept it out with a glorious save.

The young keeper gave her team a lifeline and the packed Lezama stands came to life.

The game was still open, but Athletic had taken control of the ball and were determined keep their unbeaten run alive, especially in front of their own fans.

Athletic had a penalty shout when Nahikari García was brought down in the box, but the referee didn't give it. The forward was fouled as she looked to get on the end of a rebound from a Jone Amezaga shot.

The fired-up crowd cheered to the end and the Lionesses thought they'd found an equaliser as Kathellen Sousa cleared off the line to stop Athletic scoring from a corner.

Athletic definitely deserved something from the match, but now it's time to focus on the Copa match against Granada. The single-leg tie will take place at Lezama on Wednesday, February 7