Barcelona Femení complete sixth Copa de la Reina with 3-1 win over Atlético Madrid

FC Barcelona Femení beat Atlético Madrid 3-1 on May 16 in Las Palmas to win the Copa de la Reina, extending the club's long hold on Spain's domestic cup. Clàudia Pina, Esmee Brugts and Salma Paralluelo scored before halftime at Estadio Gran Canaria, and Boe Risa pulled one back for Atlético after the break. The Spanish federation listed the result as Barcelona's 12th Copa de la Reina title, while the club said the crowd of 26,093 was a record for a final in the competition. The win added another trophy to a season that still includes a European final and two remaining league matches. ### How quickly did Barcelona take control of the final? Clàudia Pina scored in the 22nd minute, curling Barcelona ahead after a start in which the team controlled possession, according to the club's match report. Esmee Brugts made it 2-0 in the 31st minute after meeting a deep cross at the far post, and Salma Paralluelo added the third in the 37th after a loose ball in the box. (fcbarcelona.com) The 3-0 halftime lead left Atlético chasing the match. Boe Risa cut the deficit to 3-1 in the 58th minute with a long-range strike, but Barcelona held the margin through the final half hour. ### What does this trophy add to Barcelona's recent run in the cup? (fcbarcelona.com) The Spanish federation's competition page described the victory as Barcelona's 12th Copa de la Reina, and the club said it was the team's third straight title in the competition. The result also continued a run of repeated success in recent seasons, with Barcelona again finishing the domestic cup campaign as champion. (fcbarcelona.com) Pere Romeu said after the match that he was pleased with his team's performance, according to the federation's post-match coverage. José Herrera said he felt proud of Atlético Madrid, the federation said. ### How strong is Barcelona's position in the league right now? Barcelona lead Liga F with 81 points from 28 matches, according to the club's standings page. (fcbarcelona.com) Real Madrid are second on 66 points, leaving Barcelona 15 points clear with two matches left in the season. The standings page lists Barcelona with 27 wins, no draws and one loss, along with 124 goals scored and eight conceded. (rfef.es) Atlético are fourth on 50 points. ### Which matches are still left in Barcelona's season? UEFA said on May 17 that Barcelona will face Lyon in the Women's Champions League final at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo on Saturday, May 23, at 18:00 CET. (fcbarcelona.com) UEFA said it will be the fourth European final between the clubs, with Lyon winning in 2019 and 2022 before Barcelona won the 2024 final. Barcelona's official schedule lists Real Sociedad at Estadi Johan Cruyff on May 27 and Madrid CFF away on May 31 as the team's final two league fixtures. Liga F's schedule page also lists the Real Sociedad match for May 27. ### Why does the Lyon game now sit at the center of the run-in? UEFA's preview said Barcelona have reached a sixth Women's Champions League final in a row. (uefa.com) The governing body also said Lyon are appearing in their 12th final and chasing a ninth European title. (fcbarcelona.com) May 23 is the next date on Barcelona's calendar, with Lyon the opponent in Oslo before the club returns to Liga F on May 27 against Real Sociedad. (uefa.com)