Barça routs Real Madrid
Barcelona demolished Real Madrid 6–2 away in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinal — goals came from Ewa Pajor, Esmee Brugts, Irene Paredes and Caroline Graham Hansen — a result that leaves Barça firmly in control heading into the return leg. The win makes a comeback for Real mathematically unlikely without a historic turnaround. (outlookindia.com) (sportstar.thehindu.com) (gamereactor.eu)
The match was played at Real Madrid’s Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano on March 25, 2026, with an official attendance of 4,203 reported. (skysports.com) Real Madrid’s two goals both came from Linda Caicedo, who struck in the 29th and 65th minutes to keep Madrid in contention during the first half and again after the interval. (as.com) A late penalty converted by Alexia Putellas in the 89th minute added Barcelona’s final goal and was awarded after a handball call in stoppage-time. (foxsports.com) Barcelona dominated possession (about 71% to Real’s 29%) and outshot the hosts, registering 15 shots with seven on target versus Real Madrid’s six shots and four on target. (skysports.com) Real Madrid generated just 0.88 expected goals (xG) in the tie, a figure singled out by broadcasters as indicative of Barcelona’s superiority in chance quality. (beinsports.com) The result moves Barcelona closer to an eighth consecutive UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final appearance, a run UEFA described as record-extending if the club advances. (uefa.com)
