Four-Midable Atlético Wreck Dutch Dreams with 4-0 Thrashing
By our man in the Netherlands
ENSCHEDE, NETHERLANDS — Atlético Madrid Women delivered a blistering performance to dismantle FC Twente 4-0 on their own patch in the UEFA Women’s Champions League last night, leaving the home crowd at De Grolsch Veste stunned.
The Spanish giants showed no mercy in a ruthless display, ensuring the usually formidable atmosphere of Twente’s home fortress offered absolutely no protection to the Dutch side.
The match at the impressive De Grolsch Veste stadium, which boasts a capacity of around 30,000, was meant to be a challenging night for the away team.
However, Atlético completely dominated from the whistle, turning the contest into a one-sided stroll.
The rout began early, with a brilliant strike putting Atlético ahead before the 20-minute mark. By halftime, the score was already 2-0, leaving the home faithful at the Veste with little hope of a second-half comeback.
Atlético’s attack was simply too sharp, with the final two goals in the second half merely compounding the misery for Twente, completing the 4-0 thrashing.
The result is a major statement of intent from the Spanish side, who silenced the home support in a stadium famed for its vocal crowds. For FC Twente, the comprehensive defeat on a night where they hoped to make their Grolsch Veste advantage count will be a tough pill to swallow.
The Spanish club’s victory not only secures a massive three points but also sends a stark warning to the rest of Europe that Atlético are a force to be reckoned with on their travels, no matter the stature of the stadium.
