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FC Barcelona’s women extended their perfect start to the Liga F season with a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Centro Deportivo Wanda Alcalá de Henares. Esmee Brugts, Patri Guijarro, Ewa Pajor, Alexia Putellas, Vicky Lopez and Laia Aleixandri were on the scoresheet as Pere Romeu’s side dominated possession and chances in front of a home crowd of around 2,000.The result leaves Barcelona seven points clear at the top of the table after seven games, having scored 37 goals conceding one . Atletico, in second place, remain unbeaten but now trail significantly after a performance that exposed their limitations against the champions.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Atlético Madrid | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Possession | 26% | 74% |
| Total Shots | 5 | 31 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 10 |
| Big Chances | 2 | 4 |
| Corner Kicks | 0 | 9 |
| Fouls | 12 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 285 | 807 |
| Passes Completed | 208 | 717 |
| Tackles | 22 | 15 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 0 |
Barcelona’s statistical supremacy was evident from the outset, with their 807 completed passes dwarfing Atlético’s output and reflecting a game plan built on sustained control. Atlético managed just two shots inside the box, highlighting their struggle to penetrate the visitors’ defensive line.
Match report
Barcelona wasted no time in asserting their authority, with Brugts’s early goal coming after a scramble in the area that caught Atletico’s defence flat-footed. The Dutch forward, deployed at left-back, timed her run perfectly to slot home right-footed past Gallardo.Atletico, set up in a defensive 4-5-1 under Martín, sought to frustrate their opponents with a compact midfield block, but struggled to retain possession. Gallardo was called into action midway through the first half, tipping Putellas’s curling effort around the post after a neat one-two with Pina.The second goal arrived just before the interval, Guijarro’s sweetly struck volley from 20 yards finding the bottom corner. It was a moment of quality that rewarded Barcelona’s sustained pressure, with Romeu’s side having already racked up nine corners by the break.The second period followed a similar pattern, Barcelona picking apart Atletico’s rearguard with quick transitions. Pajor’s finish three minutes after the restart a low drive from Bonmati’s cross exposed gaps in the hosts’ midfield, while Putellas’s long-range stunner midway through the half evoked memories of her Ballon d’Or form.Substitutes Lopez and Paralluelo combined for the fifth in the 85th minute, Lopez sweeping home from six yards after a driven cut-back. Aleixandri’s late header from a corner capped a professional display, ensuring Barcelona’s unbeaten run in the league reached 18 games.Atletico’s best chance fell to Gio Garbelini in the 65th minute, her close-range effort parried by Cata Coll, but opportunities were scarce. The hosts committed four fouls leading to yellow cards, including two for Xènia Pérez, as they battled to contain Barcelona’s relentless pressing.
Tactical Analysis
Romeu’s Barcelona continue to embody the possession-based blueprint that has defined their success, with 74% of the ball allowing them to probe patiently before striking decisively. Bonmati was the orchestrator in midfield, her two assists and 89% pass completion rate enabling fluid rotations that pulled Atletico’s shape apart. The high press, led by Pajor and Pina early on, forced errors and turnovers, leading directly to three goals a tactic that has yielded 22 strikes in their last five league outings. For Atletico, Martín’s conservative approach limited damage initially but ultimately isolated their forwards. With no corners won and just 26% possession, they were unable to mount meaningful counters, highlighting a reliance on defensive resilience that buckled under sustained assault. Barcelona’s exploitation of half-spaces behind the full-backs with Brugts and Ona Batlle overlapping effectively turned the contest into a training ground exercise by the hour, a gap that Martín will need to address ahead of Champions League duties.
Player of the Match: Aitana Bonmatí (FC Barcelona). The three time Ballon do’r winner was the heartbeat of Barcelona’s performance, her vision and energy unlocking Atlético’s defence time and again. Two assists and a near-flawless display in duels cemented her as the standout.
Lineups
Atletico Madrid (4-5-1): Gallardo; Diaz, Leal, Lloris, Medina; Luany (Jensen 68), Boe Risa (Bartel 68), Perez, Garcia, Benitez (Vitória 73); Garbelini (Sarriegi 68)
Manager: Víctor Martín
Barcelona (4-3-3): Coll; Batlle, Paredes, Leon (Aleixandri 64), Brugts; Bonmati, Guijarro (Serrajordi 52), Putellas; Hansen (Lopez 64), Pajor (Nazareth 71), Pina (Paralluelo 64)
Manager: Pere Romeu
This result cements Barcelona’s status as title favourites, their goal difference now +30 after seven matches. A testing Champions League week awaits, but Romeu’s depth evident in the impact of Lopez and Paralluelo bodes well. Atletico slip to second but remain in the hunt for a top-three finish. Martín’s side must regroup quickly, with their next fixture against mid-table opposition offering a chance to rebuild momentum.
