Rasheedat Ajibade: Super Falcons star the hero as Atletico Madrid beats Real Madrid

Super Falcons of Nigeria star Rasheedat Ajibade was the hero as Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in the derby.

Rasheedat Ajibade: Super Falcons star the hero as Atletico Madrid beats Real Madrid

Tosin Abayomi 09:05 - 12.05.2024

Watch Super Falcons of Nigeria star Rasheedat Ajibade be the hero as Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in the derby.

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Ajibade was the hero for Atletico Madrid in the derby win against Real Madrid.

Rasheedat Ajibade shines for Atletico against Real Madrid

Atletico Madrid won the derby against Real Madrid 2-3 at the Alfredo Di Stéfano.

Watch Super Falcons of Nigeria star Rasheedat Ajibade be the hero as Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in the derby.
Watch Super Falcons of Nigeria star Rasheedat Ajibade be the hero as Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in the derby.

With these three points, the club expanded its lead over Levante to three points and remained in third place with three days left in the league.

After a half-hour of play, Caroline Møller gave Madrid the lead.

But the equalizer came just three minutes later when Ana Vitória's imperial header met Menayo's corner kick to draw the match at halftime.

The second half could not have begun better for Atletico Madrid, as Rasheedat Ajibade stood alone against Misa and beat her high to make it 1-2.

Real Madrid's Kathellen Sousa equalized in the 70th minute, following a corner.

Watch Super Falcons of Nigeria star Rasheedat Ajibade be the hero as Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in the derby.
Watch Super Falcons of Nigeria star Rasheedat Ajibade be the hero as Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in the derby.

Vilde Boe Rosa scored a stunning goal into the top corner late in the game, giving Atletico Madrid a 2-3 victory at the Alfredo Di Stéfano.

Ajibade who was the Player of the Month did not feature for the entirety of the game.

Watch Super Falcons of Nigeria star Rasheedat Ajibade be the hero as Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in the derby.
Watch Super Falcons of Nigeria star Rasheedat Ajibade be the hero as Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in the derby.

She was in for 76 minutes and was substituted for Risa who scored the winning goal.

Ajibade will aim to continue her good form as Atletico Madrid wrap up their league campaign in a few weeks.

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