Barcelona's women's team renewed their dominance over rivals Real Madrid with a 6-0 victory in the second leg of the UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final. This win secured their place in the semi-finals with an aggregate score of 12-2, setting up a clash with German giants Bayern Munich. In front of 60,000 spectators, Barcelona's players put the tie beyond doubt within half an hour. Three goals were scored, with Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas, who was playing her 500th match for the Catalan side, finding the net in the 8th minute. She was joined by Norwegian Caroline Graham Hansen (15') and Irene Paredes (27'). Despite the absence of another team star, Aitana Bonmatí, who continues her recovery, Barcelona did not stop there. Polish forward Ewa Pajor scored the fourth goal in the 34th minute. After the break, Hansen completed her brace (55'), before Dutch forward Esmee Brugts sealed the rout with a sixth goal in the 74th minute. Having won three of the last five editions, Barcelona are strong favorites for their semi-final against Bayern Munich. The German side knocked out English visitors Manchester United on Wednesday with a dramatic 2-1 victory in extra time, repeating their 3-2 away win from the first leg. The second semi-final will see current holders Arsenal face the winner of the tie between French side Lyon and German club VfL Wolfsburg, who won the away leg 1-0.
