Real Madrid II Women and Barcelona B Women played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the Spanish Segunda Futfem on 18 October 2026, with Alba Torres scoring a stoppage-time equaliser to complete a breathless second half at Ciudad Real Madrid.

Barcelona B Women looked in control after racing into a two-goal lead inside the opening 25 minutes, but Real Madrid II Women responded with character and quality to turn the match around. The hosts led 3-2 going into the closing stages, only for Torres to strike again in the 90+4th minute and rescue a point in a fixture that underlined the attacking talent in both squads.

Match overview

Barcelona B Women started with purpose, dominating possession and pushing their full-backs high to stretch Real Madrid II’s defensive line. The breakthrough came in the 10th minute when Alba Torres found space on the edge of the box and finished calmly. Fifteen minutes later, Nerea López doubled the lead after a slick move through midfield, and at that stage the visitors looked capable of taking complete control.

Real Madrid II Women, however, found a route back into the game just before half-time. Claudia Ruiz pounced on a loose ball inside the area and reduced the deficit in the 40th minute, giving the hosts a platform for a much stronger second half. Marta Sanz equalised in the 55th minute after a sustained spell of pressure, and Lucia Vega completed the turnaround in the 70th minute with a low finish from the right side of the box.

Barcelona B Women pushed numbers forward in the final 15 minutes, and their persistence paid off deep into stoppage time. Torres arrived at the back post to convert a cross and claim her second goal of the game, ensuring the points were shared in a six-goal contest.

Key moments

• 10th minute: Alba Torres gave Barcelona B Women an early lead with a composed finish from the edge of the area.
• 25th minute: Nerea López doubled the advantage after a quick passing move opened up the Real Madrid II defence.
• 40th minute: Claudia Ruiz pulled one back for Real Madrid II Women, reacting first to a loose ball in the box.
• 55th minute: Marta Sanz equalised with a driven effort after the hosts sustained pressure around the Barcelona B penalty area.
• 70th minute: Lucia Vega put Real Madrid II Women 3-2 ahead with a low finish from the right channel.
• 90+4th minute: Alba Torres equalised for Barcelona B Women, converting at the back post to complete her brace.

Tactical story

The game was a contrast in styles. Barcelona B Women wanted to control the ball, circulate through midfield, and use their full-backs to create overloads in wide areas. Real Madrid II Women were more direct, pressing aggressively after losing possession and looking to attack the space behind Barcelona’s advanced defensive line. That approach made the hosts vulnerable early but increasingly dangerous as the match opened up.

Real Madrid II’s second-half response was built on a higher midfield line and quicker switches of play. By forcing Barcelona B Women to defend deeper, the hosts were able to sustain attacks and create the chances that turned a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead. Barcelona’s late equaliser came from a return to their early approach: width, patience, and a well-timed run into the box from Torres.

Standout players

Alba Torres was the headline performer with two goals, including the late equaliser, and her movement between the lines caused problems throughout. Claudia Ruiz gave Real Madrid II Women belief with the goal before half-time, while Marta Sanz and Lucia Vega drove the second-half comeback. Nerea López was excellent for Barcelona B in the first hour, linking play and arriving in dangerous areas.

What the result means

Both sides take a point from a match that will be remembered for its attacking quality and dramatic finish. In the Segunda Futfem standings, the draw keeps Real Madrid II Women and Barcelona B Women in the thick of a competitive development league where consistency is often tested by young squads. The head-to-head record now offers another layer to the rivalry, and both coaches will take encouragement from the resilience shown in a game that swung repeatedly.