Barcelona Femení demonstrated their dominance in League F with a commanding 4-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium on Saturday. This resounding win not only secured three crucial points for the Blaugranas but also distanced them further from one of their closest title rivals. Goals from Patricia Guijarro, Claudia Pina, and captain Alexia Putellas highlighted the superiority of Barcelona in this highly anticipated women’s Clásico.
From the outset, Barcelona showcased their intent, taking control of the game early. In just the 4th minute, a well-executed corner from Caroline Graham Hansen found Alexia Putellas, whose touch redirected the ball toward Patri Guijarro. Positioned perfectly at the far post, Guijarro made no mistake, tapping the ball in to give Barcelona an early 1-0 lead.
Real Madrid attempted a swift response in the 8th minute through Naomie Feller’s blistering run down the right flank. After evading Mapi León’s challenge, Feller delivered a cross to Alba Redondo on the opposite side. Redondo’s powerful shot, however, deflected off Irene Paredes and narrowly missed the post, keeping Madrid from finding an equalizer.
Barcelona’s control of the match became more evident as the first half progressed. Esmee Brugts set up Aitana Bonmatí with a precise through ball, allowing her to beat Olga Carmona in a sprint. Despite bypassing Real Madrid goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez, Bonmatí found herself without a clear shooting angle and opted to pass to Ewa Pajor, who failed to connect cleanly with her attempt.
The Blaugranas’ persistence paid off again in the 22nd minute when a poor clearance from Madrid’s defense landed at the feet of Guijarro. Positioned at the edge of the box, she unleashed a thunderous strike that doubled Barcelona’s lead. The visitors continued to pile on the pressure, testing Madrid’s backline repeatedly.
In the 39th minute, Barcelona extended their advantage in controversial fashion. During a buildup that appeared to involve a handball from Mapi León, the ball eventually found Graham Hansen on the right wing. The Norwegian winger delivered a perfect low cross, which Claudia Pina met with a clinical left-footed finish, making it 3-0 before halftime.
Despite the mounting deficit, Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, Misa Rodríguez, proved to be her team’s standout performer. Her crucial saves, including denying Graham Hansen, Bonmatí, and Mapi León, prevented the scoreline from becoming even more lopsided before the break.
The second half followed a similar script, with Barcelona maintaining their dominance. Misa continued to stand firm, stopping a potential Olympic goal from Mapi León in the 53rd minute. Moments later, León tested Misa again with a powerful shot, further highlighting the goalkeeper’s resilience in the face of relentless Barcelona attacks.
Real Madrid’s sporadic attempts to shift the momentum yielded few results. A rare opportunity arose in the 60th minute when Caroline Weir forced a save from Barcelona’s goalkeeper Cata Coll. Later, substitute Signe Bruun created two chances in the 68th and 71st minutes, but neither posed a significant threat to Barcelona’s solid defensive structure.
Barcelona sealed their victory in the 86th minute with a stunning goal from Alexia Putellas. During a defensive lapse from Madrid, Bonmatí intercepted the ball and advanced into open space. She found Kika Nazareth, who calmly set up Putellas for a brilliant finish. Using the outside of her left boot, Putellas chipped the ball over both the goalkeeper and a sliding defender to score Barcelona’s fourth goal of the night.
The win further solidified Barcelona’s position at the top of the League F standings, with 30 points from 10 matches. Real Madrid remains in second place with 22 points and a game in hand, while Atlético de Madrid sits third with 20 points.
In other matches on Saturday, Costa Adeje Tenerife Egatesa secured a 2-0 victory over Valencia CF, and Madrid CFF edged out SD Eibar 2-1. Meanwhile, Granada CF and FC Levante Badalona played out a 1-1 draw in a tightly contested match.
Barcelona’s dominant performance against Real Madrid sends a clear message to their rivals in the race for the League F title. With their attacking prowess, defensive solidity, and star players delivering consistently, the Blaugranas remain the team to beat this season.
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