Real Madrid defeated Espanyol at the Di Stéfano in their return to competition. Pau Quesada's side, who dominated from start to finish, opened the scoring just before halftime with a cross from Däbritz that turned into a goal. In the second half, Beerensteyn was rewarded for her excellent performance by extending the lead, and Schröder scored the third after a brilliant dribble inside the box. The visitors pulled one back in stoppage time for the final 3-1 scoreline.

Our team started strongly and came close to scoring in the seventh minute after a cross from Linda C. and a header by Beerensteyn, which hit the crossbar. Pau Quesada's side continued creating chances until they broke through the visitors' defense just before halftime. The goal came in added time, with a cross from Däbritz that turned into a goal and beat Meri Muñoz.

Right after the break, the 2-0 almost arrived. Caruso took a free kick that forced a great save from Meri Muñoz, but the rebound fell to M. Méndez. Her shot in the small area hit the body of the visiting goalkeeper. Even clearer was the one-on-one chance for Beerensteyn in the 66th minute, where the rival goalkeeper again stood out. However, our forward made no mistake four minutes later, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Espanyol. The third goal came from Schröder ten minutes from the end, following a brilliant dribble inside the box. The visitors reduced the deficit in stoppage time with a goal from Bicho, and the match ended with a madridista victory of 3-1.

TECHNICAL DATA
3-Real Madrid: Frohms, Noe, M. Méndez, S. Cristóbal, Andersson, Däbritz (Pau C., 61’), Caruso (Andreia JJ, 76’), Elisa (Eva Navarro, 83’), Athenea (Schröder, 61’), Linda C., and Beerensteyn (Angeldahl, 76’).
1-Espanyol: Meri Muñoz, Domènech, Raquel G. (Patri Ojeda, 75’), Guerra, L. Vallejo, Mar Torras (Iara, 75’), Paula G., Bicho, Ona (Arana, 75’), Escot (Anita Marcos, 66’), and Browne (Clara, 83’).

Goals
1-0 (min. 46): Däbritz.
2-0 (min. 70): Beerensteyn.
3-0 (min. 80): Schröder.
3-1 (min. 92): Bicho.

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