Super Falcons forward, Rasheedat Ajibade found the back of the net for Atletico Madrid in their 1-1 draw with Badalona in a Spanish Liga F clash on Saturday.
Ajibade opened the scoring in the 16th minute at the Estadi Municipal de Badalona after a clever assist from Fiamma Iannuzzi, netting her sixth league goal of the season.
However, the hosts leveled in the 58th minute through Irina Uribe to secure a share of the points.
The former Avaldsnes star played the full 90 minutes and now boasts six goals and two assists in 12 league appearances this campaign.
Atletico Madrid’s Standing
The draw sees Atletico Madrid maintain third place in the Liga F standings with 29 points after 16 matches.
They remain in pursuit of league leaders FC Barcelona and second-placed Real Madrid.
A Tough Test Ahead
Atletico Madrid’s focus now shifts to the Spanish Super Cup, where they face reigning European and Spanish champions FC Barcelona in the semi-final on January 22, 2025.
The high-stakes encounter presents a challenge for Captain Ajibade and her team as they aim to claim silverware this season.
Ajibade’s return and consistency continues to make her a key player for Atletico Madrid, and her form will be vital as they navigate a demanding January schedule.
