FC Barcelona secured a dominant 6–0 victory against AS Roma in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, powered by a goal and an assist from Ewa Pajor. Playing the full 90 minutes at the center of Barcelona’s attacking line, Pajor orchestrated the Catalan side’s win of the European group stage, building on their opening 5–2 victory over Paris FC.
Match Flow and Pajor’s Impact
The Spanish giants established control, taking a 2–0 lead into halftime. Caroline Graham opened the scoring in the 19th minute, before an own goal by AS Roma defender Shukurat Oladipo in the 39th minute doubled the advantage. Shortly after the interval, Pajor provided the spark for Barcelona’s third goal, delivering a pass to Claudia Pina, who slotted the ball past goalkeeper Baldi in the 53rd minute.
Following further goals from Graham in the 60th minute and Pina in the 75th minute, Pajor sealed the 6–0 scoreline herself. Operating with patience in the final third, the Poland captain found the back of the net in the 85th minute to cap off the clean-sheet victory.
Scoring Form in Europe and Domestic Play
Pajor’s performance highlights her prolific start to the European campaign. During the previous UEFA Women’s Champions League edition, she recorded 11 goals and one assist across 10 appearances. In her first two matches of the current European tournament, she has already tallied three goals and two assists, following her double against Paris FC.
Domestically in the Spanish league, Pajor has registered one goal—scored against Costa Adeje Tenerife—alongside five assists through the opening five matches.
Match Statistics and Lineups
AS Roma deployed a starting XI featuring Baldi in goal, alongside Bergamaschi, Antoine, Oladipo, and Oliveiro in defense. The Italian side’s midfield and attack included Thogersen, Giugliano, Rieke, Greggi, Pellegrino, and Piemonte. Substitutions for Roma saw Ottey, Doms, Heatley, Pandini, and Corelli enter the pitch.
Barcelona lined up with Coll in goal behind a defensive block of Schertenleib, Paredes, Fernandez, and Brugts. The midfield and forward line featured Serrajordi, Guijarro, Pina, Graham, Pajor, and Kerolin. Substitutions introduced Camara, Dominguez, Van Asten, Bonmati, and Julia, while Poland under-20 representative Magda Piekarska watched the fixture from the substitute bench.
