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A last-minute winner from Alba Redondo seals victory for Real Madrid

3 -2

Real Madrid

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Levante Badalona took the lead at the Di Stéfano, but goals from Eva Navarro, Lakrar and the striker turned the result around.

A last-minute winner from Alba Redondo seals victory for Real Madrid
MATCH REPORT.Eduardo OliveraPhotographer: María Jiménez

Real Madrid took all three points in the last game before the international break and will end February with a clean sweep of victories. The Whites came from behind to beat Levante Badalona at the Alfredo Di Stéfano in a game in which the visitors took the lead with a 13th-minute penalty. However, the game turned on its head thanks to two goals in the space of 5 minutes from Eva Navarro and Lakrar. Levante Badalona equalized in the 81st minute, but Alba Redondo sealed Real Madrid's win in the 93rd minute in a heart-stopping finish.
The match quickly became an uphill struggle when Misa brought down Itzi in her attempt to clear M. Llompart’s cross into the area. The referee pointed to the spot and the player who crossed the ball made it 0-1 (13'). The Madrid response came six minutes later with a header from Redondo that went just wide of the post. Our team began to dominate but were unable to affect the scoreboard. Despite this, Irina had a chance to increase the visitors’ lead with a 28th-minute one-on-one against Misa which our goalkeeper prevented with a fantastic save.
Five-minute comeback
The team's insistence paid off in the 41st minute. First, Eva Navarro's skillful left-footed finish from  Yasmim’s good cross into the area made it 1-1. Minutes later, the Madrid goalscorer attempted a dribble past two defenders in the area and was brought down, although the referee ignored her claims. In added time, Lakra headed in Weir’s corner kick to make it 2-1 and turn the game around before the break.
In the second half, Real Madrid continued to dominate. Ten minutes after the restart, Teresa tried her luck with a powerful long-range shot that went narrowly over. The Madrid side didn’t get the rub of the green in their search for a third goal. Bruun came close to scoring after a pass from Athenea but under pressure, her shot from inside the area ended up going wide (69').
Heart-stopping finale
Our team's chances kept coming, but it was Levante Badalona who ended up scoring. E. Rebecca took advantage of a loose ball in the area and once again drew the score level (81'). But in a heart-stopping finish, and after a disallowed goal for AtheneaAlba Redondo managed to make it 3-2 in added time with a fantastic right-footed shot to give Real Madrid the victory.

MATCH INFO:
3-Real Madrid: Misa, Teresa, Toletti (Olga, 75'), Weir (Bruun, 64'), Redondo, Yasmim, M. Méndez, Shei, Linda C. (Athenea, 64'), Eva Navarro (Angeldahl, 75') and Lakrar.

2-Levante Badalona: María, Itzi, Pujadas, S. Majarín, C. Cubedo (Lee, 59'), N. Garrote (Chebbak, 78'), M. Llompart, Laura, M. Portales (E. Julve, 59), Irina (E. Rebecca, 78') and Banini.
Goals

0-1 (min. 13): M. Llompart, penalty.
1-1 (min. 41): Eva Navarro.
2-1 (min. 45+1): Lakrar.
2-2 (min. 81): E. Rebecca.
3-2 (min. 93): Redondo.