Media Kampung – 27 Maret 2026 | Barcelona women‘s team secured a 6-2 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter‑final on Wednesday.
The match at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium saw Barcelona take an early lead, with Polish striker Ewa Pajor scoring inside six minutes after a quick passing sequence orchestrated by Alexia Putellas.
Within the first 13 minutes, Dutch forward Esmee Brugts doubled the advantage by heading in a cross from Vicky López, giving the Catalans a comfortable two‑goal cushion.
Real Madrid responded through Colombian forward Linda Caicedo, who timed a run to beat the off‑side trap, rounded goalkeeper Cata Coll and finished low to make it 2‑1.
Two minutes later, defender Irene Paredes restored Barcelona’s two‑goal lead with a powerful header from a corner, re‑establishing a 3‑1 scoreline before halftime.
The second half opened with Pajor adding her second goal in the 57th minute, slipping between defenders to finish past goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez and push the tally to 4‑1.
López increased the margin seven minutes later, converting a low‑driven finish after a cut‑back from Caroline Graham Hansen, extending Barcelona’s lead to 5‑1.
Caicedo scored the goal of the night midway through the second half, racing onto a long ball, outpacing Paredes and unleashing a long‑range strike that found the top corner, briefly reviving Madrid’s hopes.
The final blow came when Putellas converted a penalty after Hansen was fouled inside the box, sealing a 6‑2 win and giving Barcelona a solid platform for the return leg.
Barcelona coach emphasized the need for continuous improvement, noting that the team aims to get closer to excellence and looks forward to playing the second leg at Camp Nou in front of their supporters.
Putellas, who missed the final due to injury, said the result reflects the squad’s collective effort and expressed confidence that the team can maintain its high standards through the remaining fixtures.
Team captain Patri Guijarro highlighted the defensive solidity, praising the back line for limiting Real Madrid to only two goals despite their aggressive pressing throughout the match.
Statistics show Barcelona have now won four encounters with Real Madrid this season, scoring 16 goals while conceding just two, and remain unbeaten in their last 25 games across all competitions.
Real Madrid, who have never reached the Champions League semi‑final, will need to secure at least one victory in the upcoming second leg to stay alive, a task made harder by Barcelona’s dominant head‑to‑head record of 22 wins in 23 meetings.
The upcoming weekend also features a domestic Liga F clash between the two clubs, adding another layer of intensity as both sides prepare for three decisive matches within nine days.
Analysts note that Barcelona’s depth, illustrated by contributions from newcomers such as López and Brugts, compensates for the absence of injured star Aitana Bonmatí, who remains sidelined with a long‑term injury.
For Real Madrid, the focus will be on tightening the defense and leveraging Caicedo’s pace, while also seeking to improve set‑piece efficiency after conceding two goals from corners.
The quarter‑final tie now heavily favors Barcelona, but the second leg remains open, and both teams will look to translate their tactical plans into results as the competition moves toward the semi‑final stage.
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