Barcelona Women showcased their dominance in the UEFA Women's Champions League with a resounding 3-0 victory over OH Leuven. The match, played at Estadi Johan Cruyff, saw Barcelona maintain their perfect record in the competition and climb to the top of their group.
Barcelona's Ruthless Attack
Despite firing off 18 shots in the first half, Barcelona had to wait until stoppage time to break the deadlock. Alexia Putellas converted a penalty after a foul on Linde Veefkind. The second half saw no let-up, with Kim Everaerts scoring an own goal before Irene Paredes completed the scoring from a Mapi Leon set-piece.
The scoreline perhaps flattered Leuven, as Barcelona racked up a staggering 43 shots throughout the match. Their relentless pressure proved too much for the Belgian side.
Other Champions League Results
Elsewhere in the Women's Champions League, Juventus secured a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid. Amaiur Sarriegi put Atletico ahead, but Emma Stolen Godo equalised with a stunning free-kick. Barbara Bonansea then scored the winner for Juventus.
Benfica and Twente played out a 1-1 draw in Lisbon. Cristina Martin-Prieto opened the scoring for Benfica, but Lynn Groenewegen equalised for Twente.
Standings Update
Barcelona now lead their group on goal difference, ahead of Lyon and Manchester United. Leuven are ninth in the 18-team group, sandwiched between Juventus and Atletico Madrid. The Women's Champions League promises more exciting matches as the competition progresses. Barcelona's performance shows they are strong contenders for the title.