FC Barcelona secured a commanding 6-0 victory over Roma at the stadium Tre Fontane on the outskirts of Rome, continuing their run in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Graham Hansen starred with two goals and an assist, orchestrating a masterclass that cemented her status as one of the footballers with the most imbalance currently ahead of Sunday’s clásico at the Camp Nou.
The fixture marked Barcelona’s second win in the European competition following their opening 5-2 triumph over Paris FC. Pere Romeu’s side controlled proceedings from the opening whistle, though Roma proved dangerous in transition early on, particularly down the right flank through Frederikke Thogersen. Despite early tactical frustrations voiced by Romeu from the technical area, the visitors quickly asserted total control over the pitch.
Graham Hansen Breaks the Deadlock at stadium Tre Fontane
The breakthrough arrived in the 19th minute when Graham Hansen embarked on a great individual play, weaving past defenders before slotting a precise finish past Roma goalkeeper Rachele Baldi. The goal broke the equality in the score.
Roma defender Shukurat Oladipo inadvertently turned a dangerous cross from Graham Hansen into her own net in the 39th minute, doubling Barcelona’s advantage just before halftime. The sequence began after persistent pressure from the Blaugrana attack, which kept the Italian defense scrambling inside the penalty area.
Second-Half Surge and Academy Returns
Barcelona shifted into an even higher gear after the interval following tactical adjustments by Romeu. Claudia Pina added the third goal in the 54th minute, capitalizing on a sharp pressing recovery in the attacking third by Clara Serrajordi.
Just six minutes later, Graham Hansen struck again. Serrajordi played a perfectly weighted through ball, allowing the Norwegian to pause cleanly inside the box, bamboozle two defenders, and rifle her second of the night past Baldi to make it 4-0.
Pina secured her brace in the 75th minute with another calm finish, and Ewa Pajor capped the 6-0 scoreline in the 85th minute. The match also saw the introduction of Aitana Bonmatí, who made her first appearance of this Champions League campaign in the 65th minute after replacing Graham Hansen.
The fixture additionally featured important milestone minutes for returning players, including Aïcha Camara, Carla Julià, and Rosalía Domínguez following their Under-20 World Cup triumphs, alongside Renee van Asten returning from injury.
Match Statistics and Lineups
Roma XI: Starting with goalkeeper Rachele Baldi, the Giallorossi lineup featured Valentina Bergamaschi (replaced by Ella Ottey at the 61st minute), Maya Antoine, Shukurat Oladipo, and Elisabetta Oliviero. Annalena Rieke featured before making way for Winonah Heatley in the 71st minute, while Giada Greggi departed for Marta Pandini at minute 79, and Manuela Giugliano made way for Maya Doms at the 61st mark alongside Frederikke Thogersen, Martina Piemonte (who exited for Alice Corelli at 61′), and Giada Pellegrino Cimò. Coach: Gianpiero Piovani.
FC Barcelona XI: Head coach Pere Romeu selected Cata Coll in goal, backed by defenders Sydney Schertenleib, Martina Fernández (who gave way to Aïcha Camara in minute 65), Irene Paredes, and Esmee Brugts, the latter substituted by Renee van Asten at the 76th minute. Midfield duties fell to Patri Guijarro, Clara Serrajordi (subbed out for Rosalía Domínguez at 76′), and Claudia Pina, while the attack featured Graham Hansen (whose spot was taken by Aitana Bonmatí at 65′), Ewa Pajor, and Kerolin Nicoli, who was replaced by Carla Julià at the 76-minute mark. Coach: Pere Romeu.
Goalscorers: Graham Hansen (19′, 60′), Oladipo own goal (39′), Claudia Pina (54′, 75′), Ewa Pajor (85′).
Discipline: Yellow card shown to Irene Paredes (72′). Referee Kirsty Dowle (England) officiated the match, with Peter Bankes (England) managing VAR.
