Paralluelo’s Late Double Secures Barcelona’s Fourth Women’s Champions League Title

Barcelona’s women’s team clinched their fourth European crown in six years, defeating OL Lyonnes 4‑0 in the Champions League final at Ullevaal Stadion, with Salma Paralluelo scoring a dramatic late double.

Paralluelo’s Late Brace Clinches Barcelona’s 4‑0 Victory Over Lyonnes

The match opened with Ewa Pajor breaking the deadlock, followed by a second goal from her fourteen minutes later. After a tightly contested first half where Lyonnes held 56% possession, Barcelona surged in the second half, and Paralluelo added two goals in the 90th and 93rd minutes to seal the win.

Key Statistics: Scoreline, Possession, and Golden Boot Race

Final score: Barcelona 4 – 0 Lyonnes
Possession: Lyonnes 56% in the first half
Goal timeline: 23' (Pajor), 37' (Pajor), 90' (Paralluelo), 93' (Paralluelo)
Ewa Pajor secured the season’s golden boot with 11 goals, surpassing Alessia Russo’s nine.
Barcelona’s fourth Champions League title in six years.

Implications for Barcelona’s Women’s Squad and European Dominance

The triumph marks manager Pere Romeu’s first European trophy, solidifying his position after stepping out of the shadow of former boss Jonatan Giráldez, who now leads Lyonnes. The victory reinforces Barcelona’s status as the pre‑eminent force in women’s club football and highlights the growing competitiveness of the competition.

What’s Next: Barcelona’s Road Ahead and Lyonnes’ Rebuilding Plans

Barcelona will look to defend their title in the 2026‑27 season, with the squad’s depth and confidence at an all‑time high. Lyonnes, under new coach Jonatan Giráldez, must regroup after the heavy defeat and will likely target strategic signings to close the gap.