Atletico Madrid Women touch down in Sweden

Atletico Madrid have touched down in Sweden. Withcaptain Lola Gallardo at their head, Amanda Sampedro and the rest of the first-team squad set off for Sweden this morning. The reigning Copa de la Reina champions are poised to be the first women's football team to take part in the LFP World Challenge, an initiative aimed at improving Spanish clubs' international profiles.

The Rojiblancas, coached by Angel Villacampa, are scheduled to take part in two friendlies. The first is on Sunday against Linkopings FC and the second against Eskilstuna United DFF.

With no time to waste, and after resting at their hotel, the players held their first training session on Swedish soil. Stockholm's Kristinebergs IP training ground was the perfect venue.

"This city breathes football. The facilities are incredible and we're extremely grateful to LaLiga for this opportunity," said Sonia Bermudez, one of the team's star players, at the end of their first training session. "This is the perfect chance to prepare ourselves and be in tip-top condition for the start of the season," added 'Villa', Atletico Madrid Womens' manager.

The Atletico expedition will travel to Linkoping first thing tomorrow morning where they will play their first friendly on Sunday.