The Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium in Madrid fell relatively silent as the full-time whistle blew at 1:45pm local time on Wednesday, 25th March 2026, leaving Barcelona to celebrate one of the most one-sided Clásico results in Women’s Champions League history.
The full Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona lineups confirmed the formidable personnel at both managers’ disposal, but it was Pere Romeu’s Barça who used theirs to devastating effect, winning 6-2 in the first leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinal tie before a crowd of just 4,203 at Madrid’s compact training ground.
Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona Lineups and Scorers
Barcelona’s scorers were a formidable list: Ewa Pajor on 6 and 57 minutes, Esmee Brugts on 13 minutes, Irene Paredes on 32 minutes, Vicky López on 64 minutes, and Alexia Putellas converting a penalty on 89 minutes.
Real Madrid’s consolation goals came from the Colombian sensation Linda Caicedo, who netted a double — one before half-time and one in the second half — to give the hosts something to hold onto ahead of the second leg in Barcelona next Thursday.
The result means Barcelona have all but booked their place in the UWCL semifinals for a record-extending eighth consecutive time, leading 6-2 on aggregate.
The match was covered live on ESPN Deportes, CBSSN, and Paramount+, with Maria Ferrieri Caputi serving as the match referee.
Match Timeline Table
| Minute | Event | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6′ | Goal | Ewa Pajor (assist: Alexia Putellas) | Barcelona |
| 13′ | Goal | Esmee Brugts (assist: Vicky López) | Barcelona |
| 19′ (approx) | Goal | Linda Caicedo | Real Madrid |
| 32′ | Goal | Irene Paredes (assist: Claudia Pina, corner) | Barcelona |
| 45′ | Half Time | Score: Real Madrid 1-3 Barcelona | — |
| 57′ | Goal | Ewa Pajor | Barcelona |
| 64′ | Goal | Vicky López (assist: Caroline Graham Hansen) | Barcelona |
| 66′ | Goal | Linda Caicedo | Real Madrid |
| 89′ | Goal (Pen) | Alexia Putellas | Barcelona |
| 90′ | Full Time | Final Score: Real Madrid 2-6 Barcelona | — |
Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona Key Stats Table
| Statistic | Real Madrid | FC Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Scorers | Caicedo (×2) | Pajor (×2), Brugts, Paredes, López, Putellas |
| Venue | Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium | — |
| Attendance | 4,203 | — |
| Referee | Maria Ferrieri Caputi | — |
| Competition | UWCL Quarterfinal, 1st Leg | — |
| Aggregate Lead | — | Barcelona lead 6-2 |
| All-time H2H | Madrid 1 win | Barcelona 22 wins |
How the Game Unfolded
Barcelona entered the match with a wealth of attacking talent and made the most of an early opportunity when Putellas teed up Pajor to slide into an empty net in just the sixth minute.
The visitors doubled their advantage minutes later through Brugts, whose header bounced in off the upright from López’s cross.
Madrid rallied with Caicedo’s clever finish past Barcelona goalkeeper Cata Coll, giving the home side a foothold in the tie heading into the half-hour mark.
However, Barcelona restored a two-goal buffer before the break when Paredes rose to head home from Claudia Pina’s corner.
Pajor struck again early in the second half, before Graham Hansen set up López for a fifth, and Caicedo gave Madrid a temporary glimmer of hope before Putellas tucked away a late penalty to complete a commanding evening for the Spanish giants.
Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona Lineups Context
This result was entirely consistent with the long and painful head-to-head record between these two sides, with Barcelona now having won 22 of their 23 all-time Clásico meetings in the women’s game.
The second leg takes place in Barcelona next Thursday, where the hosts will need to protect their massive advantage while the Madridistas face the near-impossible task of turning the tie around.
Key bullet points from the Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona lineups and match:
- Ewa Pajor was the standout performer, scoring twice and constantly threatening the Madrid defence throughout
- Linda Caicedo’s brace was the only positive for a Real Madrid side that struggled to contain Barça’s movement
- Barcelona are on course for a record eighth successive Women’s Champions League semifinal
- The margin of victory — four goals — gives Barcelona a commanding advantage heading into the second leg
- Alexia Putellas added a late penalty to complete a perfect night for the Blaugrana
- The attendance of just 4,203 at the di Stéfano belied the significance of the occasion