The cold weather at the Estadi Olimpic Lluís Companys did not dampen Barça's hunger for leadership. FC Barcelona Women's side demonstrated their ambition to beat Manchester City from the start. With an offensive approach and a suffocating pace of play, the Blaugranas largely dominated the first 45 minutes, closing in on the English side.

From the opening whistle, Barça took control of the ball and created numerous clear scoring chances. Claudia Pina, Aitana Bonmatí and Pajor led the attack, supported by quick and precise combinations in three quarters of the field. However, City goalkeeper Keating shone with several crucial saves, frustrating the Blaugrana's intentions and avoiding a rout before the break.

When the first half seemed to end in a draw, a great combination between Aitana and Brugts disoriented the City defence. After a bad clearance, the ball ended up in the area and Claudia Pina did not forgive, beating Keating with an accurate shot that put the score at 1-0.

The second half started with a 1-0 lead. with the same script as the first 45 minutes: a FC Barcelona Women's team focused on attacking and an imperial Keating between the sticks. 

The Blaugrana dominance found its reward with Pajor, with a masterful pass and control from the middle of the field, leaving Aitana Bonmatí in front of the goalkeeper. The midfielder, fighting with the defence, did not fail in the one-on-one, making it 2-0 and unleashing euphoria at the Estadi Olimpic Lluís Companys. Claudia Pina made way for Alexia Putellas, who only needed a few minutes to show off her class. With a play that culminated in a with a precise shot, Alexia scored the third goal and sealed the match. Finally, although the cold was still present in the stadium, the warmth of victory kept Barça at the top, leading their group in the Women's Champions League.

Match details:

  • FC Barcelona, ​​3: C.Coll, I.Paredes, Mapi , S.Paralluelo (Rolfo, min 74), C.Pina (Putellas, min 67), P.Guijarro, A.Bonmatí (Vicky, min 87), E.Pajor, K.Walsh (Kika, min 74), O.Batlle (Fernández, min 87), E.Brugts.
  • Manchester City, 0: Keating, Aleixandri, Fowler, Roord, Kennedy, Ouahabi, Park (Coombs, min 81), Casparij, Blindkilde Brown (Murphy, min 60), Fujino, Hasegawa
  • Goals: 1-0, M.44: C.Pina; 2-0, M.57: A.Bonamatí; 3-0, M.69: A.Putellas
  • Referee: Jelena Cvetkovic

In the next match, the Blaugrana team will face Costa Adeje Tenerife, on Saturday 21 December at 1:00 pm in the round of 16 of the Spanish Championship Copa de S.M la Reina. Remember that you can follow all the information about the Barça feminine through the FCBN website.