On April 26, 2026, a late twist at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano left Real Madrid Femenino frustrated as they were held to a 1–1 draw by DUX Logroño in their Liga F clash.
Real Madrid started with intensity and purpose, immediately asserting control after the international break. Their pressure paid off early, in the 4th minute, Linda Caicedo finished calmly inside the area after receiving a precise pass from Alba Redondo to make it 1–0. The hosts continued to dominate possession and territory, creating chances but repeatedly being denied by the visiting defence and goalkeeper. Just before half-time, Sara Däbritz came close to doubling the lead with a free-kick that narrowly missed the top corner.
After the break, Real Madrid maintained control but struggled to turn their superiority into goals. Logroño gradually grew into the match, increasing their tempo, though without creating clear-cut chances for much of the second half.
With the game seemingly under control, the decisive moment arrived deep into stoppage time. In the 11th minute of added time, Annelie Leitner struck to make it 1–1, snatching a point for the visitors and denying Real Madrid victory at the very end.
With the game seemingly under control, the decisive moment arrived deep into stoppage time. In the 11th minute of added time, Annelie Leitner struck to make it 1–1, snatching a point for the visitors and denying Real Madrid victory at the very end.
Real Madrid Femenino were ultimately left to regret their missed chances after controlling large stretches of the match, as their inability to extend the lead proved costly. For DUX Logroño, persistence paid off, with a late equalizer securing a valuable point on the road.
Below is a selection of match photography from Real Madrid Femenino vs DUX Logroño, captured from the sideline.
Inspired by our discussion on women in sport, I’d like to introduce a woman I know who works in the industry. I invited her to share insights into her role, her journey, and a meaningful milestone in her career.
My name is Katherine Moroz, and I’m from the Greater Toronto Area, currently fulfilling my dream working in sports! Ever since I was a little girl, I always knew sports would forever be a part of my life. I was 5 years old when I first started playing hockey and have continued to fall in love with the game ever since. To all the lifelong friendships, valuable life lessons, and work ethic that I will carry with me forever, I owe so much to sports.
My professional journey began at Brock University, where I was initially enrolled in Recreation and Leisure Services, knowing that ultimately, I was going to switch over to Sport Management. I took all the proper electives and spoke to as many mentors as possible in my first year that by my second year, I was fully in the Sport Management program at Brock. It was also in my second year that I joined the Women’s Field Lacrosse team after deciding I was missing sports in my life at the time. My favourite courses were the creative ones; marketing, sponsorship, sports media all stuck out to me and were something I knew I wanted to pursue and felt good at. The most valuable experiences during my education were always the in-field experiences though, and I didn’t know what I wanted to do at the time, so I tried… anything and everything. Every sport, every field of work, any location – I was ready to do it all. During my third year, I did an internship with Brock Sports Performance Centre working with the women’s hockey and soccer teams doing data analytics. A start that meant a lot to me, working in the sports that I played passionately growing up. It was my fourth year when I officially entered the hockey business space. I worked in the ECHL with a team called the Brampton Beast, under Cosmos Sports & Entertainment, working as a Marketing & Communications Coordinator, which I thoroughly enjoyed. One core memory that will always stick out to me was with the President and Owner of Cosmos – Cary Kaplan, who said, “You’re a lot better than you think you are.” during one of our sales training sessions and for some reason this message has stuck with me ever since. Anytime I feel any amount of imposter syndrome in my career, I think back to it. I eventually landed a job out of this internship and thought that it would be my career, graduating from university, until the team unfortunately folded in February 2021 due to COVID implications. A pivotal moment in my career, looking back on it, and at the time, I didn’t know what was next for me.
I knew I wanted to focus on the creative side, so I took a two-year Advertising and Marketing Communications program at Durham College back home after I graduated. Using this as a stepping stone, I also knew there was still work that I needed to do to help me stand out and make it in the sports world. I applied for an internship with my favourite childhood hockey team, the Oshawa Generals in the OHL and worked in social media with them for two years. At the same time, I had a full-time job working remotely at a sports tech startup called FanSaves from 2021-2023 where I truly had multi-role experience doing marketing, social media, graphic design, customer success, and account management. This was a grind to balance for 2+ years, but it was all worth it while I was able to do it. During this time, I also worked hard on building a personal brand for myself on LinkedIn in particular, leading me to where I am today, currently working as a Digital Communications Coordinator with the National Hockey League Players’ Association.
Currently in this role, I strategize around digital communications for charitable initiatives and community relations programs at the NHLPA. I take the lead on projects like Hockey Fights Cancer, NHLPA Goals & Dreams, NHLPA UNLMT, International, and much more in the digital area. There are always so many exciting projects that we get to work on and assist in the growth of the NHLPA brand and players’ names. One of the proudest moments of my career so far working with the NHLPA was playing a key role as a Player Liaison at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games. A challenging but surreal experience. Another proud moment would be winning the BootStrap Marketing Award in 2023 with FanSaves being recognized on a provincial level after taking the lead on overall social strategy and refreshing graphic concepts that are implemented in the company’s promotion to this day.
Working in sport has an abundance of cool moments but is also hard, no doubt; even more specifically in sports social/communications which is something that I feel will be talked about more down the line. Some of the best advice I can give to anyone who wants to pursue a sports career is to just say yes! Be open to new experiences and opportunities, stay consistent in your work and don’t limit yourself to what you think you might be good at. Start with smaller organizations, non-profits, and start-ups to build your network and experience. You never know where this industry will take you, and opportunities don’t present themselves to those who aren’t ready for them!
Katherine’s journey is a reminder that women in sport are not just participating—they are shaping the industry, leading creative spaces, and redefining what success looks like behind the scenes. From the pitch at Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano to the digital teams driving global campaigns, their impact is everywhere.
In a space that continues to evolve, women are not only part of the game, they are also driving it forward. As both the players on the field and professionals behind the scenes continue to push boundaries, the future of sport is being shaped in real time.