The Catalan side clinched a victory in Rome thanks to a Salma Paralluelo strike in the first half, while Sandra Paños protected the lead with a series of sharp saves after the break.
In the women’s Champions League quarterfinals, Roma Femminile and Barcelona Femeni opened the tie at the Stadio Olimpico, each arriving with solid form. The Italian team had collected four wins and a single defeat across their most recent five matches, while the Blaugrana were coming off a flawless stretch in the domestic league and had already secured advancement from the group stage as leaders of Group D.
Barcelona took the initiative and edged ahead in the 34th minute of the first half. Salma Paralluelo found the net with a precise finish from outside the box, curling the ball into the bottom left corner after a smart setup by Patri Guijarro. Barça demonstrated clear superiority in the opening period, creating several clear opportunities through patient build‑ups and dangerous set pieces. Despite their dominance, Roma remained competitive, and the Italian side briefly tested the visitors with swift counteractions.
After halftime, the Italians lifted their intensity and began to threaten more frequently. Paños, in goal for Barcelona, produced a string of commendable saves that preserved the advantage for the visitors. Her quick reflexes and decisive handling were crucial as Roma pressed for an equaliser, keeping the balance of the match and leaving the outcome in the balance until the final whistle.
The result sets up a decisive second leg in Barcelona next week, when Roma travel to the Spotify Camp Nou for the return on Wednesday, March 29, with kickoff scheduled for 6:45 p.m. local time. Barcelona will aim to defend their lead in front of their home supporters, while Roma will look to overturn the deficit and advance further in Europe’s premier women’s club competition.
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The summary of Rome women vs Barcelona women in the Champions League: minute-by-minute action, lineups, and statistics
The full match was available live with audio and video commentary, providing a detailed record of chances, blocks, and decisions that shaped the result. Paralluelo’s early strike stands out as a moment of individual quality, while Paños’s operations between the posts underscored the value of experience and composure in high-stakes matches.
GOAL SCORING MOMENT
3.4′ GOAL Roma Femminile 0, Barcelona Femenino 1. Salma Paralluelo (Barcelona Femenino) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner, assisted by Patri Guijarro.
The lineups featured notable performances from both squads, with Roma lining up in a 4-3-3 formation and Barcelona opting for a disciplined 4-2-3-1 approach. The match provided a clear demonstration of Barcelona’s attacking philosophy and the tactical discipline Roma employed to counter it, setting the stage for a compelling second leg.
XI OF ROMA
1 1 Caesar 13 Bartoli 23 Wenninger 32 I Linary 2 minutes 10 Giugliano 20 Greggi 7 Andrew 15 Serturini 9 Giacini 11 hours RomaBarca
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XI OF BARCELONA
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Source: Goal