AEM's defeat against the leader was resounding (1-3), marking the first loss for Rubén López in his second spell at Secà de Sant Pere. Goals from Parera, Sobrón, and Altamira were decisive for the team from Segrià, who could only narrow the gap with a set-piece goal scored by Sílvia Peñalver.
The match was characterized by intensity and controversy from the opening whistle. The referee, Alejandra Raza, had to restart the game due to an off-the-ball foul. Shortly after, in the 6th minute, Alavés full-back Laia Parera injured María Amaya, forcing her to withdraw.
Taking advantage of the numerical superiority while Amaya was being attended to on the sidelines, Parera opened the scoring in the 8th minute (0-1). This goal unsettled AEM, who watched as Alavés, seeking revenge after losing the league at Recasens the previous year, sealed the match with Sobrón's 0-2 just before halftime and Altamira's 0-3 after the break.
This defeat not only halts AEM's positive momentum but also sends them back into the relegation zone, despite remaining only two points away from the promotion playoff spot.
Despite the outcome, Rubén López shook up the bench, bringing in players like Nora, De la Fuente, Honoka, and debutant Congo. This reaction allowed Sílvia Peñalver to convert a corner with an imposing header in the 86th minute, although the goal came too late to prevent the defeat.
