Barça Femení thumps Real
FC Barcelona Femení crushed Real Madrid 6-2 in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinals on March 25 — an away result that all but secures progression and extends their unbeaten run to 25 matches. The win keeps Barcelona on track for an eighth consecutive semifinal and came at the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium on March 25. (newsday.com) (aljazeera.com)
Ewa Pajor opened after six minutes and added a second in the 57th to complete a brace, while Esmee Brugts (13'), Irene Paredes (32'), Vicky López (64') and Alexia Putellas (89' pen) also got on the scoresheet for Barcelona. (espn.ph)) Pajor’s first goal came from a low Alexia Putellas cross that she slid in to finish, and Barcelona’s second followed a period of sustained pressure that forced Real into errors inside their box. (soccernews.com)) Real’s two goals were both scored by Linda Caicedo — a 30th-minute strike and a 66th-minute blast into the top corner that briefly gave Madrid hope before Barcelona reasserted control. (espn.ph)) Barcelona dominated the ball, registering roughly 72% possession and a large advantage in chances and total shots according to live statistical feeds for the match. (fotmob.com)) The first-leg crowd at the Alfredo Di Stéfano was recorded at about 4,203, and the return leg is scheduled at Spotify Camp Nou on April 2, 2026 — the women’s side’s first match there since the stadium’s renovation. (skysports.com)) Midfielder Patri Guijarro described the result as “historic,” while coach Pere Romeu said the performance reflected Barcelona’s identity and felt like a statement going into the second leg. (goal.com))
