Atlético Madrid

Atlético Madrid

3rd in Spanish Liga F
Ex-Spain star, cancer survivor Torrecilla retires aged 29 Ex-Spain star, cancer survivor Torrecilla retires aged 29

Former Spain international Virginia Torrecilla has retired from football aged 29. While a player at Atletico Madrid, she overcame cancer and returned to play 683 days later.

Atletico beat Real Madrid on penalties to win Copa de la Reina Atletico beat Real Madrid on penalties to win Copa de la Reina

Atletico Madrid won Spain's Copa de la Reina on Saturday, beating Real Madrid on penalties to deny their rivals the chance to lift their first ever trophy.

Spanish Players' Association slams RFEF over Barcelona medal row: 'Victims of clear discrimination' Spanish Players' Association slams RFEF over Barcelona medal row: 'Victims of clear discrimination'

The Spanish Players' Association [AFE] has accused the Royal Spanish Football Federation [RFEF] of undervaluing the women's game.

Could Joao Felix leave Atletico for Aston Villa? Could Joao Felix leave Atletico for Aston Villa?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss a possible move to Aston Villa for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix.

Manchester City land Deyna Castellanos on free transfer from Atletico Madrid Manchester City land Deyna Castellanos on free transfer from Atletico Madrid

Manchester City have announced the signing of Venezuela forward Deyna Castellanos on a free transfer.

Virginia Torrecilla's return to Atletico Madrid: How Spain midfielder battled cancer and is chasing Euros dream Virginia Torrecilla's return to Atletico Madrid: How Spain midfielder battled cancer and is chasing Euros dream

The 27-year-old Spain midfielder never thought she'd get back on a soccer field, but Torrecilla was determined to return after a cancer diagnosis.

Asisat Oshoala tops Power Rankings despite Nigeria absence Asisat Oshoala tops Power Rankings despite Nigeria absence

February was a busy month for Africa's footballers, as the final round of qualifiers for the Africa Women's Cup of Nations [AWCON] took place.

Atletico Madrid's Virginia Torrecilla returns to action two years after brain tumor surgery Atletico Madrid's Virginia Torrecilla returns to action two years after brain tumor surgery

Atletico Madrid midfielder Virginia Torrecilla has returned to the team almost two years after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor.

Barcelona dominance continues with Spanish Supercopa win vs. Atletico Madrid Barcelona dominance continues with Spanish Supercopa win vs. Atletico Madrid

Barcelona cruised to a 7-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final on Sunday to claim their first trophy of 2022.

Spain-based players dominate African women's power rankings for December Spain-based players dominate African women's power rankings for December

A quiet December across women's leagues worldwide saw the players based in Spain dominate the Africa women's power rankings for the month.

Liga F Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Barcelona 28 +120 82
2 Real Madrid 27 +36 64
3 Atlético Madrid 27 +28 54
4 Levante 27 +24 51
5 Madrid CFF 27 +11 49
6 Athletic Club 27 -2 47
7 Sevilla 27 0 43
8 Real Sociedad 27 -15 32
9 Granadilla Teneri.. 27 -9 31
10 Eibar 28 -24 30
11 Valencia 27 -25 26
12 Real Betis 27 -35 26
13 Levante Las Plana.. 27 -21 24
14 Granada 27 -23 24
15 Villarreal 27 -26 22
16 Sporting de Huelv.. 27 -39 6
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
18 Sheila Guijarr.. 13 26 2
16 Rasheedat Ajib.. 8 27 6
10 Leicy Santos 6 17 3

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
19 Eva Navarro 8 25 5
16 Rasheedat Ajib.. 6 27 8
11 Carmen Menayo 3 24 0