Real Madrid Femenino Claims First Ever Clásico Win Over Barcelona

In a historic turn of events, Real Madrid Femenino celebrated their first victory over FC Barcelona in the women's Clásico on March 23, 2025, at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuïc, securing a remarkable 3-1 win. This victory is particularly significant considering that Madrid had not previously defeated their arch-rivals in the competition, marking the end of an 18-match losing streak.

The match began with intensity as Alba Redondo opened the scoring for Madrid in the 41st minute, heading the ball past Barcelona goalkeeper Cata Coll after a precise cross from Caroline Møller. This goal was crucial as it allowed Madrid to take a 1-0 lead going into halftime, despite Barcelona controlling much of the game. The home side's dominant play included several missed opportunities, particularly a glaring miss from Caroline Graham Hansen, who would later equalize in the 66th minute with a powerful header following a cross from Mapi León.

However, controversy struck just before Real Madrid retook the lead in the 87th minute. Jana Fernández appeared to have put Barcelona ahead again with a goal, but it was disallowed for offside despite replays indicating that no player was offside. The lack of VAR in Liga F meant the decision stood, leaving the Barcelona side aggrieved at the missed opportunity.

Real Madrid capitalized on this moment of confusion. Caroline Weir, who was a substitute in the match, came on strong, scoring her first goal in the 87th minute by finishing a cutback from Linda Caicedo, pushing the ball into the net and restoring Madrid’s lead at 2-1.

Weir wasn’t finished yet; in stoppage time, she added a second goal to secure the match, sealing the historic 3-1 victory for Madrid. As the ball rolled into the net, there were initial doubts about whether it had crossed the line, but the goal was confirmed, and the celebration erupted among the Madrid players and fans.

This impressive win against Barcelona comes on the heels of Real Madrid's 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, showcasing their current strong form under manager Alberto Toril. With this win, Madrid now sits just four points behind league leaders Barcelona with seven games left in the season, reigniting their title hopes in Liga F.

The match attendance was recorded at 35,812 spectators, creating an electric atmosphere as fans witnessed the thrilling encounter. The historical significance of this victory will be long remembered, as it not only marked a pivotal moment for Real Madrid Femenino but also underscored the growing competitiveness in women's football.

This match's outcome adds another layer to the rivalry, which has seen Barcelona dominate in the past, having recently outperformed Madrid with an 8-1 aggregate score in the Copa de la Reina semifinal earlier this month. However, Madrid’s resilience and determination to emerge victorious on this important day highlighted a turnaround in their footballing fortunes.

Football analysts and fans alike have praised the performance of goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez, whose crucial saves throughout the match prevented Barcelona from taking a commanding lead early on. With Real Madrid’s victory, the team looks ahead to the next matches, hoping to build on this morale-boosting performance and continue their quest for the Liga F title and success in the Champions League.

As the season progresses, Real Madrid Femenino’s newfound confidence could be a game-changer, dragging the usually dominant Barcelona side into a more competitive title race. The next encounters between these two storied clubs promise to be fiercely contested as both vie for supremacy in women’s football.