Cruz Azul Femenil raids Real Madrid for its newest Spanish talent

• The 22 year old Spanish midfielder joins Liga MX Femenil following extensive development at Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.

• De la Cuerda previously captained Real Madrid B while earning senior team call ups in top flight European competition.

• The player has officially joined team training under head coach Raul Gutierrez ahead of upcoming Apertura 2026 fixtures.

Cruz Azul Femenil has secured a major international transfer by officially acquiring promising Spanish midfielder Alicia de la Cuerda ahead of the ongoing Liga MX Femenil campaign. The 22 year old talent arrives in Mexico after spending several formative years within elite player development structures across Madrid. By taking this significant leap across the Atlantic, De la Cuerda embarks on her first professional venture outside of Spanish football, adding European pedigree and tactical refinement to La Maquina’s midfield unit.

 

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High level development across Madrid’s premier academies

Born in Toledo on February 19, 2004, De la Cuerda began her formal football journey at Escuelas Deportivas de Arges before earning a spot in Atletico Madrid’s youth system in 2014. After eight successful seasons developing with Atletico, she transferred to Real Madrid B in 2022, where her exceptional work ethic and pitch vision earned her the captain’s armband. Her consistent performances for the reserve team eventually led to multiple senior roster call ups with Real Madrid’s first team, alongside earning international caps representing Spain at the Under 19 level.

 

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Tactical versatility in the heart of the midfield

Operating primarily as a central midfielder, De la Cuerda brings exceptional ball distribution, spatial awareness and composure under pressure to the Mexican top flight. Her technical background established during four seasons within Real Madrid’s setup provides Cruz Azul with an intelligent playmaker capable of organizing possession transitions. Transitioning to North American football presents an exciting challenge for the young Spaniard, who aims to adapt quickly to the physical intensity and fast pace of Liga MX Femenil.

Integration under head coach Raul Gutierrez

De la Cuerda has already integrated into squad sessions at the team’s training facilities, working closely with newly appointed manager Raul “Potro” Gutierrez. The squad is actively preparing for their upcoming Apertura 2026 league matchup against Santos Laguna at Estadio Corona. As the coaching staff monitors her physical condition, fans eagerly anticipate her official debut, expecting her tactical maturity to elevate Cruz Azul’s competitive standard throughout the remainder of the tournament.

Elevating the profile of Liga MX Femenil

This high profile signing underscores the growing global appeal of Liga MX Femenil, which continues to attract top European talent seeking fresh competitive avenues. Securing a player of De la Cuerda’s caliber highlights Cruz Azul’s ambitious vision to build a championship caliber roster capable of challenging the league’s dominant powers. With strong leadership in midfield, the club looks well positioned to make a deep playoff push during this campaign.

 

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