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Barcelona Routs Real Madrid 6-2 in Quarterfinals of Women's Champions League, Bayern Beats United
Barcelona scored six goals with contributions from five players, maintaining a 22-1 historical edge over Real Madrid in their pursuit of an eighth straight semifinal.
- Barcelona powered to a commanding 6-2 lead over Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Wednesday. The Catalans have won all four matches against Madrid this season, scoring 16 goals while conceding two.
- Pere Romeu's side moved two goals ahead within 13 minutes through Ewa Pajor and Esmee Brugts. Linda Caicedo pulled one back for the hosts at Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium, but Irene Paredes restored Barcelona's two-goal advantage with a header.
- Striker Ewa Pajor netted her second goal before the hour mark when 18-year-old midfielder Clara Serrajordi sent her through on goal. Vicky Lopez and Alexia Putellas later extended the lead, with Putellas converting a late penalty after Caroline Graham Hansen was fouled.
- Real Madrid, who have never reached the semifinals, must overcome a historic deficit in the second leg. Barcelona have won 22 of their 23 encounters to date, leaving Madrid needing an unprecedented comeback.
- Three Clasicos in nine days await the teams, beginning with a Liga F match this weekend before the Champions League second leg next week. Madrid must regroup quickly to challenge Barcelona in these crucial fixtures.
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C 44%
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