Last updated on June 4th, 2023 at 12:47 am
Barcelona Femeni came from behind to win the Women’s Champions League Title. Also, they got rid of the stigma from their disappointing season year.
Last year, Barcelona lost to Lyons in the finals of the Champions League. It was frustrating for the team because it came after they became the first squad to win 50 league matches in a row.
According to bookie pay per head sources, Barcelona was down 2-0 at the end of the first half. It seemed like the team needed another year to win its second Champions League title.
Women’s Champions League Title
After only three minutes, Wolfsburg seized the lead when Ewa Pajor scored the tournament-high ninth goal of the Champions League with a strong drive after stealing the ball from Barcelona defender Lucy Bronze.
Irene Paredes’ header sailed well wide of the goal, and Caroline Graham Hansen almost finished off Leon’s cross for Barcelona, but it was Wolfsburg who scored next to double their lead.
Legendary forward Alexandra Popp scored a record-tying fourth goal in Women’s Champions League finals by perfectly timing her run and heading into Pajor’s feed into the box.
Barcelona Come Back
Paralluelo almost equalized for Barcelona right before halftime, but Merle Frohms made a brave and fantastic save. The two goals scored by Patri Guijarro just after halftime were a peek of Barcelona’s merciless brilliance, and they were met with jubilation by the home team’s fans.
According to the best pay per head sources, Wolfsburg’s defense made many mistakes in trying to clear the ball. Also, Barcelona eventually scored the game-winning goal thanks to Fridolina Rolfö in the 70th minute.
When Barcelona won its second Champions League in three years, it cemented its position as the best women’s club team in Europe. Also, it joined an exclusive club of just six other clubs. They were the sports betting picks favorites to repeat next year.
