Champions League
After the men’s 0: 4 home debacle, the women of Real Madrid also suffered a severe defeat in the “Clasico” against FC Barcelona. Barca prevailed 5-2 in Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg to advance to the semi-finals with an aggregate score of 8-3. This was achieved in front of a world record crowd in women’s football of 91,553 spectators at the Camp Nou.
The previous record for a women’s game was 90,185 spectators since the 1999 World Cup final. At that time, hosts USA and China met in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. At club level, it was by far the largest attendance ever.
Maria Leon (8th) ensured a start that was tailored to the hosts. After goals from Olga Carmona (16th / penalty) and Claudia Zornoza (48th), Real was allowed to speculate at least briefly with a surprise.
Barcelona turns up after falling behind
However, Barcelona reacted immediately and impressively demonstrated their higher class with four goals within 18 minutes. Aitana Bonmati (52nd), Claudia Pina (55th), Alexia Putellas (62nd) and Caroline Graham Hansen (70th) entered the shooter list.
Opponents in the semifinals are either Arsenal with ÖFB team goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger and Laura Wienroither or VfL Wolfsburg. The decision will be made on Thursday, the first leg in London ended 1-1.
