Matilde 'Mati' Martínez received the 2023 One-Club Women award at half-time during the match between Athletic Club and Real Betis at San Mames.
The Cathedral gave the former Fundación Albacete captain a standing ovation in recognition of her sporting career. From the age of 14 to 34, Mati represented "Funda", becoming a club legend in the process. A pioneer in professionalisation of women's football, the midfielder made a living as a nurse in order to maintain her passion for football.
Another legend of women's football, in this case, Athletic Club Women's Eli Ibarra, presented Mati with the 2023 One-Club Woman trophy. The former Lioness was joined on the pitch by a player from the Under-11s. After the handing over of the award, Mati returned to the Presidential Box, where she watched the match with the Athletic men's team that won LaLiga in 1983.
A day later, with the emotion of having received the award at The Cathedral still fresh in her mind, Mati visited Lezama. She was given a tour of the facilities' recent upgrades and met with Athletic Club Women's players and coaching staff. For the most part, it is a group made up of young footballers following a path opened by pioneers such as Matilde Martínez.
èggo becomes Athletic Club Women's official sponsor
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David Aznar: “We can't wait to get started”
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Athletic Club Women vs Granada CF called off
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The situation regarding Athletic Club Women's Liga F match against Granada CF
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The Club, in accordance with match protocol, will continue to prepare as if the fixture will go ahead, although we're aware a strike has been called that could lead to it not taking place
Athletic Club Women's 2023/24 squad numbers
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The Lionesses now know their shirt numbers for the upcoming season
Nahikari García signs for Athletic Club Women
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The striker arrives on a free transfer from Real Madrid, where she previously played under head coach David Aznar
Athletic Club kick off pre-season with victory
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The Lionesses beat CDE Rácing Féminas in the first test of the season and David Aznar's debut at the helm of the team
Athletic Club Women will start season against Granada
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David Aznar: "I feel privileged to be at this club"
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The coach singled out the incredible "potential" and talent at Athletic Club Women