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Barcelona Dominate Lyonnes 4-0 to Claim Fourth Champions League Crown

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Barcelona delivered a commanding performance to defeat OL Lyonnes 4-0 in the UEFA Women's Champions League final at Ullevaal Stadion. Ewa Pajor redeemed an earlier miss by scoring twice in the second half, while Salma Paralluelo added two late strikes including a spectacular long-range effort. The victory secured Barcelona's fourth European crown and completed a domestic and continental quadruple.

Pajor's brace ended a personal drought in finals, having lost her previous five appearances with Wolfsburg and Barcelona. Her first goal came after beating former teammate Ingrid Syrstad Engen, and she finished the season with a career-high 11 goals in the competition. Paralluelo's second goal showcased perfect counterattacking play as she converted Pajor's assist to seal the emphatic victory.

Lyonnes dominated the first half with better possession and chances, but failed to capitalize. Ada Hegerberg missed key opportunities while Lindsey Heaps had a goal disallowed for offside. Cata Coll made crucial saves to preserve Barcelona's clean sheet. The result marked a tactical victory for Pere Romeu over his former mentor Jonatan Giráldez, establishing his credentials as Barcelona's head coach.

Three Norwegian players struggled on home soil, with Hegerberg and Engen unable to impact the game for Lyonnes, while Caroline Graham Hansen was substituted in the 62nd minute. Barcelona's depth proved decisive as they outlasted Lyonnes' challenge to reclaim European supremacy.