Barcelona delivered a crushing 6-2 victory over Real Madrid in their UEFA Women's Champions League quarterfinal first leg, underlining their dominance in Spanish women's football. The match at Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium was effectively over within the first 13 minutes as Ewa Pajor and Esmee Brugts scored early goals, silencing the home crowd.

Despite Linda Caicedo's two brilliant goals for Madrid, Barcelona's superiority was overwhelming. The reigning European champions showcased their pedigree with goals from Paredes, Vicky López, and Alexia Putellas, while Madrid struggled to contain Barcelona's midfield dominance. Caroline Weir was substituted after 65 minutes as Madrid failed to match their rivals' intensity.

This result extends Barcelona's near-perfect record against Madrid to 21 wins and just one defeat in recent Clásico history. While Madrid has made progress, reaching consecutive UWCL quarterfinals, the gulf between the teams remains significant. Barcelona now holds a commanding position heading into the second leg, though they insist they won't relax despite the four-goal advantage.