Women’s Champions League / Led 2-0, FC Barcelona overthrows Wolfsburg (3-2) and regains its throne

What a match, simply. Led 2-0 at half-time with goals from Ewa Pajor (3rd) and Alexandra Popp (37th), the Barcelonans came back from afar against Wolfsburg in the second half to win a second title in the Women’s Champions League . This Saturday, in this C1 final, with the taste of revenge after the defeat against OL last year, the Catalans never lowered their heads.

A quick double from Patricia Guijarro (48th, 50th) and an opportunistic goal from Fridolina Rolfo allowed the 2021 European champions to overturn the table and win the second trophy in their history in this competition. Even if the Spaniards were scared, they largely dominated the meeting. This title consecrates them as a European juggernaut of recent years.

First the cold shower

If the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven ended up taking on a Spanish accent, it was initially largely cooled by a nightmare start to the match. Or ideal for Wolfsburg, your choice. The Germans first picked their opponents cold at the very start of the game. Pajor recovered a very high ball and chained in stride with a cannonball from the entrance to the surface. Sandra Panos could only deflect it into her skylight.

A good half hour later, while Salma Paralluelo and her attacking clique put the pressure on and chained the chances, Popp came out of her box. On an insignificant cross, coming from quite a distance, she found herself perfectly placed in the back of Irene Paredes. At half-time, the Germans were ahead by two goals, and no one really understood how.

Then jubilation

But out of the question to let slip two finals in two years for the players of Jonathan Giraldez. Returning from the locker room, Patricia Guijarro, like the Barcelona midfield which was excellent, sounded the revolt. First following a small number from Caroline Hansen, who made two opponents dance before serving her in front of goal. Then header on a caviar cross from Aitana Bonmati. It was finally Rolfo who finished the job. After a catastrophic clearance from the German defense and a nice billiard shot, she inherited the ball somewhat miraculously at the far post before finishing.

The Catalans were the ones who believed in it the most. They did not release their grip for a minute, nor change their game plan. With their foot on the leather most of the time, they were able to afford to turn, in control, to manage the end of the meeting. The score was flattering for Wolfsburg who could have left with a 3-0 in the suitcases without a good dose of realism.

But the final result, if it does not honor FC Barcelona, ​​has at least consecration value. Spanish champions for four years, finalist four times since 2019, including two titles, the Catalans now have everything very great.