Barcelona Women’s 1-2 Brann: Player Ratings and Match Review
The FC Barcelona women’s team secured a 1-2 victory against Norwegian side Brann Kvinner in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinals. The Catalans took the lead in the first half with a goal from Caroline Graham Hansen, equalized by Kvamme just before halftime. In the 72nd minute, Salma Paralluelo scored the decisive second goal to give Barcelona the advantage.
Barcelona dominated the match from start to finish but struggled to convert their chances. Despite their efforts, the woodwork, goalkeeper Mikalsen, and the Scandinavian defense prevented them from scoring more goals.
The Estadi Johan Cruyff will determine which team advances to the semifinals of the competition in just over a week, on Thursday, March 28th at 18:45 CET.
Player Ratings:
- Cata Coll (Goalkeeper): Unlucky – 5
- Lucy Bronze (Defender): Displaced – 5
- Irene Paredes (Defender): Frustrated – 6
- Ingrid Syrstad Engen (Midfielder): Complementary – 7
- Ona Batlle (Defender): Speedy – 7
- Keira Walsh (Midfielder): Blocker – 7
- Aitana Bonmatí (Midfielder): Illuminated – 7
- Patri Guijarro (Midfielder): Leader – 8
- Caroline Graham Hansen (Forward): Opener – 8
- Mariona Caldentey (Forward): Versatile – 7
- Salma Paralluelo (Forward): Determined – 7
Substitutes:
- Alexia Putellas (Midfielder): Captain – 6
- Fridolina Rolfo (Forward): Refreshment – 6
- Claudia Pina (Midfielder): Oxygenator – N/A
- Vicky López (Forward): Awarded – N/A
- Esmee Brugts (Midfielder): Rewarded – N/A
