Barcelona Thrashes Real Madrid 5-0 in Copa de la Reina Semifinal

MADRID, Spain — Barcelona‘s women’s team delivered a stunning performance on March 6, 2025, thrashing Real Madrid 5-0 at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano in the first leg of the Copa de la Reina semifinals. The emphatic victory not only secures them a significant advantage heading into the second leg but also extends their remarkable winning streak against their arch-rivals to 17 consecutive matches.

The match kicked off with Barcelona’s intentions clear right from the start. In just 70 seconds, Salma Paralluelo found the net, capitalizing on a mistake from Real Madrid goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez. This early goal set the tone for a dominating display by the Catalan side.

Ewa Pajor quickly followed with her first goal of the night, doubling the lead by converting a rebound off a Madrid defender. Pajor showcased her skill and awareness throughout the match and became the focal point of Barcelona’s relentless offense, eventually completing a hat trick.

Barcelona maintained pressure on Real Madrid throughout the first half, with Pajor and Paralluelo constantly threatening the goal. Pajor’s second goal came from yet another defensive lapse by Madrid, illustrating the efficiency of Barcelona’s offensive strategy. By the 42nd minute, Paralluelo found the net again, bringing the score to 4-0 before halftime.

Despite their aggressive approach, Real Madrid struggled to penetrate Barcelona’s strong defense, anchored by goalkeeper Cata Coll, who made several key saves against attempts from Signe Bruun and Antonia Silva. Coll’s performance was instrumental in keeping Real Madrid off the scoreboard.

Barcelona did not let up in the second half, securing their final goal of the night through Pajor. This victory not only highlights Barcelona’s dominance in this rivalry but also underscores the stark gap between the two teams. Since their first encounter during the 2020-2021 season, Barcelona has defeated Real Madrid in every meeting, scoring a total of 63 goals to Madrid’s mere seven.

As discussions shift to the rematch scheduled for March 12, 2025, Barcelona looks to solidify their place in the Copa de la Reina final. Meanwhile, Real Madrid faces the harsh reality of their long-standing rivalry, having not found the net against Barcelona for over two years. Their last goal against their rivals came during the 2023 Supercopa de España.

Barcelona’s current form reflects their status as a top team globally, exhibiting both tactical superiority and depth in talent. Their impressive win against their historic rivals serves as a confidence booster as they aim for another title run, seeking to revalidate their Copa de la Reina championship.

With so much at stake, both teams are preparing for the next leg of this semifinal matchup. Barcelona remains the favorite entering the second leg, leaving Real Madrid with the monumental task of reversing their fortunes against one of the most formidable teams in women’s football history.