Barcelona Crushes Wolfsburg, Advances to Champions League Semifinals

BARCELONA, Spain — The FC Barcelona women’s team secured its place in the UEFA Champions League semifinals with a dominant 6-1 victory over Wolfsburg on March 27, 2025, showcasing their determination to repeat last year’s European success.

Playing at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, Barcelona displayed a strong performance from the onset, quickly establishing control of the match and erasing the disappointment from their recent loss to rivals Real Madrid. With this latest win, the team aims for a historic third consecutive Champions League title and a total of four trophies this season.

The game began with Barcelona taking an early lead in the 10th minute when Salma Paralluelo, assisted by Aitana Bonmatí, scored the first goal. Just ten minutes later, she struck again, extending Barcelona’s lead to 2-0, dashing Wolfsburg’s hopes of a comeback.

The first half concluded with a third goal from Aniek Nouwen, making it 3-0 by halftime. Barcelona’s relentless pursuit of goals was evident, maintaining a fast pace and an aggressive offensive that kept Wolfsburg on the back foot.

After halftime, coach Pere Romeu made several substitutions to rotate his squad. Claudia Pina, who replaced Ewa Pajor, scored two more goals, further sealing the victory. The final goal of the match came from Mapi León with a spectacular direct free kick, maintaining Barcelona’s scoring momentum.

The win resulted in a 10-2 aggregate score over two legs against Wolfsburg, and the team has not only reestablished confidence but has also set itself firmly on the path toward another championship.

“After the disappointment of our last game, this win helps us regain our rhythm and keep pursuing our goals for the season,” said coach Romeu in a post-match statement. “Every match is vital as we aim for the historic triplet.”

With this victory, Barcelona prepares to face the winner of the semifinal matchup between Chelsea and Manchester City, who currently lead 2-0 from their first leg.

Salma Paralluelo, who was a standout on the field, highlighted the team’s focus going into the semifinals, saying, “We are ready for the next challenge. We came into this match with the mindset of dominating, and that’s the mentality we will carry forward.”

The continued support from a crowd of over 4,600 fans at the Johan Cruyff Stadium significantly uplifted the players, creating a vibrant atmosphere that the team hopes to replicate in future stages of the tournament.

As the women’s team looks ahead, they are not just aiming for personal accolades but to continue uplifting the profile of women’s football globally through their performances.