Barca Femeni Clinches a Resounding 8-0 Victory Over Sevilla: Match Highlights and Player Ratings

The final whistle blew at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, signaling an impressive 8-0 triumph for Barcelona Femeni against Sevilla. Here’s a rundown of the game’s key moments and player assessments:

The Catalans began the scoring just seven minutes into the match, with Salma Paralluelo slotting the ball into the net after an exquisite pass from Caroline Graham Hansen, demonstrating their tiki-taka style of play.

Paralluelo secured her second goal ten minutes after the opener, expertly heading the ball home from a Lucy Bronze cross. In the 36th minute, she repeated her earlier feat, completing a carbon copy of her first goal.

The 19-year-old sensation achieved a remarkable feat by scoring her fourth goal after a precise long ball from Hansen, outpacing Gutierrez to finish into the empty net.

Although Barcelona appeared dominant, Sevilla had their moments when the scoreline was 1-0 and 2-0, with Barca’s goalkeeper, Panos, displaying sharp instincts to thwart the opposition.

Half-time ratings:

Outstanding: Paralluelo 10, Hansen 9, Panos, Putellas 8

Solid: Leon 7; Battle, Engen, Caldentey, Bronze, Walsh, Aitana 6.5

The match featured several captivating moments:

• In the 39th minute, Paralluelo secured her fourth goal of the match, capitalizing on another precise pass from Graham.
• In the 54th minute, Mariona notched her second goal of the game with a left-footed effort, with the goalkeeper managing to touch the ball but unable to prevent it from finding the net.
• In the 57th minute, Graham added her name to the scoresheet with a composed finish, connecting with an Alexia Putellas cross within the six-yard box.
• Marta Torrejon marked her 400th appearance for Barca by scoring a header in the 90+1st minute, sealing the comprehensive victory.

Throughout the game, there were several comments from fans who were witnessing the spectacle:

• Agiant FCB: “Salma is the one who has to play as a nine. She has a goal, speed and knows how to play with her back. Alexia doesn’t look anything like nine.”
• Jake Cohen: “At the Barcelona – Sevilla match where I’ve just seen 19-year-old Salma Paralluelo score four goals in the first half. Easy to see why she came in third in the Ballon d’Or voting, behind only Aitana Bonmatí and Sam Kerr, and she’s nowhere close to her peak yet.”
• Silpa Aliz: “Watching Barcelona femeni play is therapeutic.”

As the half-time whistle blew, Barcelona’s lead appeared comfortable, but the match proved to be more challenging than the scoreline indicated.

Barcelona’s squad for the game:

Barca Femeni XI: Panos, Maria Leon, Paralluelo, Mariona, Graham, Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmati, Bronze, Walsh, Battle, Engen

Substitutes: Cata Coll, Asisat Oshoala, Paredes, Pina, Marta, Gemma, Brugts, Dragoni, Corrales

The victory in this Primera Division match saw Barcelona and Madrid tied on points, with Barcelona having a game in hand, potentially propelling them into first place.

Hello, this is Aleksei, and I’ll be guiding you through Tribuna’s live coverage of today’s Barcelona Femeni’s match against Sevilla. This marks our second live blog for a Barcelona women’s team match, and we hope you enjoy the coverage!