Barcelona women don finally break their Champions League jinx, wey dem carry trophy for Oslo after beating Lyon 3-0. The match wey happen for Norway show say Barcelona get better quality for key moments, especially through their Polish star Ewa Pajor.
Lyon start well, and for minute 14, Lindsey Heaps score goal, but VAR chop am because offside. That one shake Lyon small, but Barcelona begin settle. Cata Coll, the goalkeeper, do well to save Selma Bacha free kick and also stop Wendie Renard shot.
First half end 0-0, but Barcelona get chance through Alexia Putellas and Pajor. For second half, Barcelona come out stronger. For minute 55, Patri Guijarro win ball for midfield and pass to Pajor, wey control and finish well for 1-0.
Lyon try to reply, but Coll save from Vicki Becho and Tabitha Chawinga. Then for minute 69, Salma Paralluelo react quick for post after Esmee Brugts cross, and Pajor score again for 2-0. For minute 90, Paralluelo add third with powerful shot.
This victory sweet for Barcelona because na their fourth Champions League title for six years. The team don win all four trophies this season: Liga F, Copa de la Reina, Supercopa de Espana, and Champions League. Coach Jonatan Giraldez do well to manage squad wey no get many new signings because money wahala.
Clara Serrajordi, 18 years old, start for midfield, and Aitana Bonmatà come from bench after injury. Alexia Putellas and Pajor carry the team. Pajor cry after match, say na best day of her life. Caroline Graham Hansen, wey be Norwegian, talk say di win special because she grow up for that stadium.
Lyon, wey be record winners of Champions League, don now four years without trophy. Dem still get chance to win domestic treble if dem beat Paris FC for Premiere Ligue final.
Barcelona celebration go continue, and di team don show say dem be top side for women football. Di victory also inspire young girls for Norway and everywhere.
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