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Barcelona Defeats Frankfurt to Secure Fifth Consecutive Victory in Women’s Champions League
In a thrilling match in the Women’s Champions League, Barcelona emerged victorious against Frankfurt, securing their fifth consecutive victory in the group stage. With goals from Patri Guijarro and Caroline Graham Hansen, Barcelona confirmed their place in the quarter-finals while ending Frankfurt’s hopes of progression.
From the initial whistle, Barcelona dominated possession and showcased their attacking prowess. Frankfurt, however, displayed resolute defending, causing occasional problems on the counter-attack.
The defending champions, Barcelona, demonstrated their superiority by maintaining control of the game. Frankfurt’s defense remained strong, but Barcelona’s relentless pressure eventually paid off.
In the 44th minute, Patri Guijarro found the back of the net, scoring the opening goal for Barcelona. The Spanish midfielder exhibited her class with a well-placed shot that left the Frankfurt goalkeeper no chance.
Frankfurt fought valiantly and had several opportunities to equalize. In the 68th minute, a concerted attack from Frankfurt almost led to a goal, but the shot was blocked at the far post. Moments later, another chance went begging as an effort from Freigang narrowly missed the target.
Barcelona’s superiority became evident when Caroline Graham Hansen extended their lead in the 79th minute. The Norwegian winger received a pass from Lucy Bronze and unleashed a powerful shot that found the back of the net, securing victory for Barcelona.
With this win, Barcelona maintains a perfect record in the group stage, securing their place as group winners. Frankfurt, on the other hand, is eliminated from the competition.
The Women’s Champions League now has five confirmed quarter-finalists: Barcelona, Benfica, Lyon, Brann, and Chelsea. Group C remains up for grabs, with PSG, Ajax, Bayern, and Roma competing for the remaining spots. In Group D, Chelsea has already secured their place in the next round, while Real Madrid is eliminated, leaving Paris FC and Hacken to battle for the second spot.
