Barcelona defeats Real Madrid in Women’s Champions League quarterfinals

Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 6-2 in the first leg of the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals, extending their unbeaten streak to 25 matches. Ewa Pajor and Esmee Brugts scored early, followed by Irene Paredes restoring the lead after Linda Caicedo’s goal for Madrid. Pajor added another, with Vicky Lopez and Alexia Putellas sealing the rout with a late penalty. Madrid must win the second leg to advance, having never reached the semifinals before.

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