Barcelona Women defeated Paris 5-2 in their UEFA Women’s Champions League opener at Estadi Johan Cruyff, powered by braces from Ewa Pajor and goals from Kerolin, Serrajordi, and Graham Hansen.
Barcelona Women Start Title Defense in Style with 5-2 Victory Over Paris
Barcelona Women began their UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign with an impressive, entertaining 5-2 win over Paris. Played at the lively Estadi Johan Cruyff in Sant Joan DespÃ, the league-phase opener delivered plenty of excitement, featuring a stunning comeback and brilliant attacking football from the reigning champions.
Early Scare Sparks Barcelona Into Life
The match began with a dramatic surprise as Paris stunned the home supporters early on. In the 5th minute, Viens found space and finished a sharp move to give the visitors a 1-0 advantage.
Rather than panicking, Barcelona responded with championship pedigree. In the 18th minute, Kerolin equalized with a clinical strike.
Momentum swung entirely in favor of the hosts as Serrajordi added a second in the 28th minute.
Star striker Ewa Pajor then extended the lead in the 35th minute before Caroline Graham Hansen capped off a phenomenal first-half display with a goal just before the break in the 43rd minute, making it 4-1. See also:Â Barcelona Women 5-0 Tenerife
Pajor Secures Victory Amid Late Paris Push
Holding a comfortable advantage after the interval, Barcelona controlled possession and managed the tempo of the game.
Pajor struck again in the 70th minute, firing home her second of the night to make it 5-1.
Paris refused to surrender and fought back on the counter-attack, capitalizing on a goalmouth scramble in the 73rd minute when Mateo bundled the ball home. Despite a spirited late effort from the visitors, Barcelona comfortably saw out the remainder of the match to secure all three points.