Barcelona lead big
Barcelona women go into tonight’s Camp Nou return leg holding a 6–2 first‑leg lead against Real Madrid, with the second leg kicking off at 18:45 local and broadcast on Disney+. (realmadrid.com) (apnews.com)
Ewa Pajor opened Barcelona’s scoring and added a second later in the match (6', 57'), with Esmée Brugts (13'), Irene Paredes (32'), Vicky López (64') and Alexia Putellas (89' penalty) also on the scoresheet in Madrid. (espn.com) Real Madrid’s goals both came from Linda Caicedo, who struck in the 30th and the 66th minutes. (espn.com) The first leg at Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano drew an official attendance of 4,203 and was officiated by Maria Ferrieri Caputi. (skysports.com) Barcelona are coached by Pere Romeu, who signed through June 30, 2026, while Real Madrid’s side is led by Pau Quesada, appointed on a deal running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. (fcbarcelona.com) Progress for Barcelona would extend their run to an eighth successive UEFA Women’s Champions League semi‑final should they advance from this tie. (uefa.com) Preview pieces note Real Madrid would need an unprecedented quarter‑final turnaround to reach the UWCL last four for the first time in the club’s history. (sports.yahoo.com) Barcelona’s starting XI in Madrid featured goalkeeper Cata Coll alongside Mapi León and Irene Paredes in defence, while Real Madrid started with Misa Rodríguez in goal and named her captain for the fixture. (skysports.com)
