Barcelona 4-1 Chelsea (Apr 20, 2025) Game Analysis

espn.comPublished: 4/21/2025

Summary

Barcelona secured a thrilling 4-1 victory in their Women's Champions League semifinal against Chelsea, showcasing their dominance with a dominant performance that sets the stage for their quest for a third consecutive title. Ewa Pajor opened the scoring, followed by Claudia Pina, who netted twice to put Barcelona ahead, while Chelsea fought back but ultimately couldn't overturn the commanding lead as Barcelona prepared for their return leg in London next Sunday.

Additional Summaries

Barcelona dominated Chelsea in a thrilling 4-1 win in their Women's Champions League semifinal first leg. Alexia Putellas missed an early penalty but Ewa Pajor broke the deadlock, while substitute Clàudia Pina scored twice to seal the victory. Chelsea fought back briefly through Sandy Baltimore, but Irene Paredes and Pina’s late goals ensured Barcelona’s strong lead ahead of the second leg next Sunday.