Graham Inspires Unstoppable Barça to a Hard-Fought Victory

In both Barcelona and Sevilla, the azulgranas secured another triumph, clinching three hard-earned points with a 3-0 victory. The goals came from Claudia Pina in the first half, followed by contributions from Caroline Graham Hansen and Mariona Caldentey in the second.

As anticipated by Jonatan Giráldez, the coach expected a “different” match compared to Wednesday, given the nature of the competition and the absence of direct stakes. Despite a more relaxed performance by Barça, the team managed to end the game with three goals on the scoreboard.

Predicting Giráldez’s starting eleven proved challenging, as he had hinted at rotations. The lineup featured Vicky López, Martina, Pina, Brugts, and Torrejón, with players like Patri, Mariona, Bronze, and Graham getting some rest.

Sevilla, undefeated in the league since November, opted for a more defensive strategy after their recent thrashing in the Copa. Pina broke the deadlock with a precise shot from outside the box, assisted by Walsh. It was Barça’s first breakthrough after struggling against Sevilla’s resilient defense.

Sevilla struggled to threaten Barça’s goal, with the defensive trio of Ona Batlle, Vicky López, and Martina impressively thwarting any potential dangers. Amanda Sampedro came close to scoring, but the first half concluded with Pina’s goal being the sole difference.

Giráldez introduced Graham in the second half, adding a new dimension to the attack. The prolific Norwegian, top scorer in the competition, quickly made an impact by netting the second goal from Aitana’s perfect assist. Just a minute later, Mariona, omnipresent throughout the match, secured the third goal, courtesy of another exquisite play by Graham. The leaders continue their unstoppable form with three more points to their name.