Barcelona hammer Real Madrid in Women’s Champions League quarterfinals

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFPMarch 25, 2026 at 09:51 PM

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Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 6-2 in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarterfinal match on Wednesday. The dominant performance, held at Real Madrid's Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium, puts Barcelona in a strong position to advance to the semifinals. Barcelona quickly established a lead with goals from Ewa Pajor and Esmee Brugts, while Linda Caicedo scored twice for Real Madrid. Additional goals from Irene Paredes, Vicky Lopez, and a late penalty from Alexia Putellas secured Barcelona's victory. Barcelona, runners-up last season and currently on a 25-game unbeaten streak, are seeking their eighth consecutive semifinal appearance in the competition.

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Alexia Putellas added a late penalty.

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Barcelona finished runners-up to Arsenal last season.

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Ewa Pajor and Esmee Brugts scored inside 13 minutes for Barcelona.

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Barcelona have now gone 25 games unbeaten.

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Barcelona have powered into a commanding 6-2 lead over rivals Real Madrid in an all-Spanish Women’s Champions League quarterfinal first leg.

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Arsenal 40% Misa Rodriguez ×240% Aitana Bonmati 40% Irene Paredes 50% Vicky Lopez 50% Alexia Putellas ×460% Linda Caicedo ×260% Esmee Brugts ×260% Women’s Champions League ×270% Ewa Pajor ×570% Real Madrid ×480% Barcelona ×790%

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women’s champions league 100% barcelona 90% real madrid 80% quarterfinal 70% football competition 60% ewa pajor 50% unbeaten streak 50% alexia putellas 40%