CNN —Barcelona Femení overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat Wolfsburg 3-2 in a dramatic Women’s Champions League final and banish its disappointment from last year.
The only blemish on Barcelona’s all-conquering record these past few seasons was last year’s Champions League final, as it succumbed to a 3-1 defeat against Lyon, despite otherwise marauding through records and later becoming the first ever football team to win 50 consecutive league games.
Saturday’s final against Wolfsburg in Eindhoven, Netherlands was a chance for redemption, but 2-0 down at half time, it seemed that Barcelona would have to wait at least another year to secure a second Women’s Champions League trophy.
Legendary forward Alexandra Popp timed her run to perfection as she headed in Pajor’s pass into the box for a record-equaling fourth goal in Women’s Champions League finals.
Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images/Getty ImagesParalluelo almost pulled one back for Barcelona just before halftime but for a brave, brilliant save Merle Frohms.
Persons:
CNN — Barcelona Femení, Ewa Pajor, Lucy Bronze, – Irene Paredes ’, Caroline Graham Hansen, Alexandra Popp, Alex Gottschalk, Merle Frohms, Patri Guijarro, Dazn, “, Fridolina Rolfö
Organizations:
CNN — Barcelona, Wolfsburg, League, Lyon, Champions League, Barcelona, Women’s Champions League, women’s
Locations:
Eindhoven, Netherlands, Barcelona, Wolfsburg, Pajor’s