The stands at the Estadio Alfredo di Stefano are fuller than ever as Real Madrid Feminino and FC Barcelona Feminino gear up for the Copa de la Reina Quarter Finals. As expected with any Clásico, there is a buzzing excitement building in the stadium as the fans flood in and emotions are running high. A highlight in the Spanish Women’s football calendar this match is set to be an exciting one.
This will be the 22nd time these two teams meet however their history has certainly been rather one -sided. Out of their previous 21 matches, Real Madrid have won only once, with Barcelona taking home the other 20 titles. However, you never know what can happen maybe tonight Real Madrid will turn the tables. With a place in the Copa de la Reina Semis up for grabs, both teams will be bringing their very best.
Live Report
KICK OFF
Cheers erupt as Barcelona kicks off the match
3 MINS – MISSED CHANCE FOR MADRID!!!
How did Real Madrid miss that??? A completely open shot on goal for Athenea after passing the keeper but she chooses to pass back and is intercepted!! Not a great start for the home team
13 MINS – ALEXANDREI DOWN
The stretcher is called on for Barcelona Number 5 who came down after throwing a tackle. It’s not looking good.
16 MINS – BARCA SUBSTITUTE
Aïcha Camara comes on in Alexandrei’s place
19 MINS
The rain is starting to come down on to an already soggy pitch
20 MINS – BARÇA GOALLLLLLL
Alexei sends the ball straight past the Real Madrid keeper with a STONKING header. The away team are 1-0 up!!
26 MINS – SAVEEEE BY MAGIC MISA
An EXCELLENT FLYING SAVE from Misa as Barcelona keep up the attack
27 MINS – VAR CHCEK
The ref seems to have called for a VAR review, what for we’re not quite sure. No penalty is rewarded
29 MINS – LOPEZ HITS THE POST!!!
Barcelona come unbelievably close to a second goal, but Vicky Lopez’s shot BOUNCES OFF THE WOOKWORD!! Meanwhile the rest of the Real Madrid defence seem to be struggling to find their feet
34 MINS – Feller Hunts down Barca Ball
Feller looking like LIGHTNING as she chases down the opposition to win Barça ball. Her spectacular speed is cheered by the fans
36 MINS – BRAWL AND YELLOW CARD
Eva Navarro handed the first yellow of the game for a bad foul – tensions seem to be boiling over on pitch as a bit of a scuffle between the teams breaks out and both teams are pretty fired up
42 MINS – Another VAR check
Both teams come over bench-side while the ref reviews potentially the push against Eva Navarro– no penalty given
+9 MINS TO 1st HALF
Time for Real Madrid to make a comeback before the break?
45+3 MINS – Real Madrid shot shutdown
Real Madrid finally find an opening in the Barça backline, but Cata Coll is there to save Caroline Weir’s ball
45+9 MINS – OFFSIDE FOR STUNNING ATHANEA GOAL
Athenea scores a BEAUTIFUL goal, but the VAR shows her to be offside.
45+10 MINS – END OF FIRST HALF
The home fans are clearly displeased with the refereeing, and the first half closes out to a wall of angry whistling from the crowd
SECOND HALF
Real kicks off the second half
49 MINS – ATHENEA COMES CLOSE AGAIN
Another close call from Athenea but a slight hesitation before shooting gives the Coll time to prepare
51 MINS – Athenea on an attacking roll
Another attempt from Athenea is saved. But the Real Madrid number 7 is certainly shaking things up in the Barça end
52 MINS – A close shot for Weir
Weir picks up the rebound and rockets the ball towards the Barcelona goal but it goes just wide
59 MINS – Misa saves another
A sharp strike from Pajor but Misa is there to stop it
64 MINS – Another GREAT save by Misa
66 MINS – A SECOND GOAL FOR BARCELONAAAAA
An absolute BELTER of a goal from Ewa Pajor!!! A stunning long shot that Misa can’t quite get to
68 MINS – Almost a third!
Shot from Pina goes just wide
69 MINS – YELLOW CARD
Pina is given a yellow card for a bad foul
72 MINS – PARALLUELO MAKES IT A THIRD!!!!!!
Another great finish for the away team as Paralluelo tucks it away for a tidy third with an assist from Guijarro
80 MINS – A SECOND FOR PAJORRRRRR!!!
Pajor makes her second goal of the match with a right-footer to the bottom right!!!!
83 MINS – YELLOW CARD
Irune Dorado is show the yellow card
90 MINS – A brave shot form Paralluelo
A long shot from outside the box is saved by Misa
95 MINS – FINAL WHISTLE
FINAL SCORE: 0-4 TO BARCELONA!!!
