Alexia Putellas' 500th match for Barcelona was a crushing 6-0 victory over Real Madrid, resulting in a 12-2 aggregate win in the Women's Champions League quarter-finals.
Returning to Camp Nou for the first time after major renovations, Barcelona not only delivered a spectacular football feast for over 60,000 spectators but also reaffirmed their number one position in European football.
Alexia Putellas shines in her 500th game for Barcelona.
Holding a significant advantage from their 6-2 first-leg victory, the Catalan women's team entered the match at home with high determination. Just eight minutes into the game, captain Alexia Putellas made her mark by scoring from close range after goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez attempted to block Ewa Pajor's shot.
The momentum quickly shifted in favor of the home team. Eight minutes later, Caroline Hansen doubled the lead with a precise header from Putellas' cross. The excellent understanding between the two attacking stars of the home team completely disrupted the Real Madrid defense.
Caroline Hansen scored a brace.
In the 27th minute, Irene Paredes continued to torment the visitors with a header from a corner kick – a scenario that mirrored the first leg.
It took another seven minutes for Ewa Pajor to make it 4-0 with a close-range finish, while Real Madrid's rare chance was unfortunately missed by Athenea del Castillo.
Irene Paredes (2) scored
After the break, Barcelona maintained their relentless pressure. In the 55th minute, Graham Hansen completed his brace with a skillful dribble and a delicate lob over the goalkeeper, making it 5-0. In a completely one-sided game, Esmee Brugts sealed the 6-0 victory in the 74th minute with a beautiful combination play.
Barcelona thrashed rivals Real Madrid 6-0.
Despite the absence of key player Aitana Bonmatí, Barcelona still displayed completely dominant football. Their ability to control the ball, press, and capitalize on opportunities far surpassed their opponents, turning the women's "El Clasico" into an absolute display of strength. Thus, in just nine days, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid three times – twice in the Champions League, once in La Liga – with a combined score of 15-2!
Teammates celebrate with Alexia Putellas.
Barcelona's home victory on the morning of April 3rd secured their eighth consecutive appearance in the Women's Champions League semi-finals. Their next opponent will be Bayern Munich Women – the team that eliminated Manchester United Women in the quarter-finals and previously lost to Barcelona 1-7 in the group stage.
Barcelona women's team has a living legend.
At the end of the match, Putellas left the field to thunderous applause from the Camp Nou crowd. It was the perfect ending to a special day for a living icon, a legend of the Catalan team.
Lyon quickly overcame their 0-1 defeat in the first leg of the quarter-finals when Lily Johannes scored against Wolfsburg, leveling the aggregate score. The 1-0 result remained after 90 minutes of play in the second leg, and both sides went into extra time.
The French team fully capitalized on their home advantage, with Melchie Dumornay, Damaris Egurrola, and Ines Benyahia scoring goals to give Lyon a 4-0 victory in the second leg (4-1 on aggregate) and advance to the semi-finals to face Arsenal.