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Atletico Madrid's Ajibade celebrates Iberdrola debut in Rayo Vallecano draw

Rasheedat Ajibade is delighted to have made her Spanish Primera Iberdrola debut in Atletico Madrid's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

The Nigeria international sealed her moved to the Spanish club on January 1 following the expiration of her two-year contract with Norwegian outfit Avaldsnes last December.

The 21-year-old was introduced as a 94th-minute substitute for Turid Knaak, but the visitors' hopes for three points were dashed when the hosts struck late to share the spoils.

Her late introduction by head coach Dani Gonzalez came six days after she was unveiled by Las Rojiblancas at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium

However, Leicy Santos' 24th-minute opener was cancelled out by Zaira Flores' 95th-minute striker at the Rayo Vallecano Stadium.