Barcelona Women’s Football Team advanced to yet another final of the Copa de la Reina on March 12, 2025, after defeating their longstanding rivals, Real Madrid, with a score of 3-1 at the Johan Cruyff Stadium. This victory secured the aggregate score of 8-1 over the two-leg series, after they have already delivered a crushing 5-0 defeat to Madrid during the first leg.
The match started with both teams showing considerable energy. Real Madrid attempted to apply pressure early on, hoping to make up for the monumental deficit established in the first leg. The initial exchanges were relatively balanced, but soon Barcelona began to impose their rhythm.
Patri Guijarro opened the scoring for Barcelona at the 24th minute, converting after receiving an exceptional through ball from Graham Hansen. The ball was placed perfectly beyond Misa Rodríguez, Real Madrid's keeper, making it the only goal of the first half. Guijarro’s ability to find space and finish punctuated Barcelona's insistence on aggressive play, and by halftime, the score stood at 1-0.
The second half began with Barcelona resuming their dominance almost immediately. Ewa Pajor doubled the lead just three minutes after the restart, scoring from close range and capitalizing on solid build-up play. Her second goal came at the 68th minute, as she headed home from yet another dangerous cross, this time delivered by Rolfö. This effectively put the match beyond reach for Real Madrid.
Despite their struggles and the mounting scoreline, Real Madrid did manage to snatch something back late on. Signe Bruun scored during injury time, marking their first and only shot on target for the evening. The goal, which came just as the match was drawing to its conclusion, offered minimal consolation, ending the match at 3-1.
Following the match, Olga Carmona, captain of Real Madrid, acknowledged the undeniable superiority of Barcelona. "The Barça has been superior in the tie," she stated, reflecting on the overall performance of both matches. Meanwhile, Guijarro noted, "The Madrid put us challenges," highlighting the spirited effort from the opposing team.
Pere Romeu, manager of Barcelona, expressed his intent to maintain focus on the final. "We want to improve defensive aspects," he mentioned, underlining the commitment to continued excellence.
With this victory, Barcelona now prepares for the Copa de la Reina final, scheduled to take place on June 8, 2025. They await the winner of the semifinal match between Atlético de Madrid and Granada. Atlético de Madrid currently carries the advantage with a 2-0 scoreline.
Notably, this latest victory extends Barcelona’s impressive record against Real Madrid, showcasing their longstanding dominance. The two teams are slated to meet once again on March 25, 2025, for yet another match, where Real Madrid hopes to close the gap and potentially change the narrative of their recent encounters.
Stay tuned for the upcoming Copa de la Reina final, where Barcelona will aim for their eleventh title and to continue their reign as one of the strongest forces in women's football.