Barcelona delivered a commanding performance, securing a 6-2 first-leg win over Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals. This result positions Barça on the brink of an eighth straight semifinal appearance.
Barcelona demolish Real Madrid 6-2 in UEFA Women’s Champions League
Key Scorers and Match Highlights
Ewa Pajor scored twice, with additional goals from Esmee Brugts, Irene Paredes, Vicky López, and Alexia Putellas from a late penalty. The victory unfolded at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium.
Real Madrid have now lost 22 of their 23 historical Clásico encounters against Barcelona. Linda Caicedo netted both goals for the hosts, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the heavy defeat ahead of the second leg in Barcelona.
First Half: Barcelona’s Explosive Start
Barcelona struck twice within the first 13 minutes. Putellas assisted Pajor for the opener, sliding into an empty net. López then crossed for Brugts, whose header bounced off the upright and in.
Real Madrid responded with Caicedo’s clever finish past Cata Coll. However, Paredes restored the two-goal lead before halftime, heading in from Claudia Pina’s corner.
Second Half: Barça Pulls Away
Post-interval, Pajor added her second goal, and Caroline Graham Hansen set up López for Barcelona’s fifth. Caicedo briefly sparked hope with a stunning top-corner strike, but Putellas’ penalty sealed the impressive win for Pere Romeu’s dominant side.
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