Two players on loan from Atlético Madrid return to face their parent club as Eibar look to secure survival. The “dangerous friendships” will be on display in Alcalá, where the Basque side needs at least a point to mathematically avoid relegation.
Eibar, led by forwards Carmen Álvarez and Emma Moreno, face a tough challenge against Atlético Madrid in a Liga F Moeve clash. Álvarez, who previously played for Atlético from 2020 to 2022, is Eibar’s top scorer with three goals out of their total of 14 this season. She has played 1,505 minutes across 24 matches, starting 16 times. Moreno, also on loan from Atlético, has contributed two goals in 1,228 minutes over 24 appearances (13 starts). A U-19 European champion, she can operate in attack or midfield but was unused in Eibar’s last match.
Atlético, coached by José Herrera, are chasing a Champions League spot. They sit 10 points behind third-placed Real Sociedad and could be mathematically eliminated from Europe if results go against them. The Rojiblancas come into the match on a seven-game winning streak and are in strong form. Amaiur Sarriegi remains sidelined with an injury for Atlético.
The match takes place at CD Alcalá, with kickoff at 21:00 local time (streaming on DAZN/M+). The referee is Cuesta Arribas (Galicia).
Possible lineups:
Atlético: Lola; Alexia F., Xènia, Lauren, Menayo, Medina; Boe Risa, Natalia Peñalvo, Bartel; Jensen and Chinchilla.
Eibar: Astralaga; Camino, P. Ojeda, Carla Andrés, Belem, Garazi; Altonaga, Iribarren, Emma Moreno; Carmen Á. and Lacosta.
With 21 points in 13th place, Eibar can guarantee survival with a positive result. The team will rely heavily on the attacking threat of Carmen Álvarez and Emma Moreno to achieve that objective against their former club.
