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Barça Women Clinch a Dominant 6-2 Win Over Real Madrid, Paving a Semifinal Push

25 March 2026

Match snapshot

Barcelona surged to a historic 6-2 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinals at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium in Madrid.

Turning points

The Catalans dictated play from the start, with Eva Pajor opening the scoring in the 6th minute and Esmee Brugts adding a second in the 13th.

Linda Caicedo pulled one back for Real Madrid in the 30th, but Irene Paredes headed Barça back up to a two-goal cushion in the 32nd, sending the first half to 3-1.

In the second half, Pajor completed her brace in the 57th, Vicky Lopez converted a penalty in the 64th, and Caicedo struck again in the 66th, before Alexia Putellas sealed the win from the spot in the 89th.

Barça extended their historic superiority, owning 24 wins from 25 clashes; the teams meet again on Thursday at Camp Nou, with Barça in a strong position to advance to the semifinals.

Punchline 1: Madrid’s defense is so allergic to clean sheets that even the scoreboard sneezed.

Punchline 2: If goals were a currency, Barça just minted a small fortune.

Author

Emma Amme

I am Emma Amme, an English sports journalist born in 1998. Passionate about astronomy, contemporary dance, and handcrafted woodworking, I share my sensitive view of sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score and where was the match played?

Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 6-2 at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium in Madrid in the UEFA Women's Champions League quarterfinal first leg.

Who scored for Barcelona and when?

Eva Pajor scored twice (6’, 57’), Esmee Brugts (13’), Irene Paredes (32’), and Alexia Putellas (89’).

What happens next?

The second leg is at Camp Nou on Thursday, with Barcelona holding a strong lead to push toward the semifinals.