Barcelona Women Overcome Early Scare to Beat Paris FC 5-2 in UWCL Opener, Secure 900th Club Victory
Barcelona Women began their UEFA Women’s Champions League title defense with a 5-2 victory over Paris FC on Wednesday at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. The win was not just a strong start to the campaign but also a historic milestone: it marked Barcelona’s 900th victory across all competitions, a total achieved in 1,247 games since 1988. Despite the comfortable final scoreline, it was Paris FC who struck first, taking an early lead and briefly threatening an upset. However, Barcelona’s quality soon shone through as they bounced back to net an easy UWCL opening win.
The match turned in Barcelona’s favor with a flurry of first-half goals. Nicoli Kerolin equalized in the 18th minute, followed by Clara Serrajordi’s strike at 28′. Ewa Pajor then netted her first of the night in the 35th minute, and Caroline Hansen added a fourth just before halftime (43′). Pajor completed her brace in the 70th minute, sealing the comprehensive win. Barcelona dominated possession with 66% and created numerous chances, though Paris FC managed seven corners to Barcelona’s eight. The stats reflect Barcelona’s control, but Paris FC’s early goal and six fouls show they were not mere bystanders.
In other UWCL action, the other Parisian club, Paris Saint-Germain, drew 1-1 away to Real Madrid on Tuesday. Canadian midfielder Florianne Jourde came off the bench to help see out the valuable road point. The result highlights the competitive nature of the group stage, with both Paris clubs facing tough tests. Barcelona’s victory, meanwhile, sets a strong tone for their title defense, and the milestone of 900 wins underscores the club’s enduring success and rich history in women’s football.
As the tournament progresses, Barcelona will look to build on this performance, while Paris FC will seek to regroup. For now, the focus remains on Barcelona’s impressive start and the historic achievement that adds another chapter to their legacy.
Shimanta Das 
