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Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterBarcelona dominated their rivals Real Madrid in the Womens Champions League, beating them 6-0 on the night and 12-2 on aggregate.For most teams, that would be the headline, but for this group of history-makers, the story lies in the statement they set on the biggest stage.And what better stage than in front of a sold out crowd at Spotify Camp Nou - the perfect venue for these great entertainers.Article continues below You may like Eddie Howe makes rare Newcastle United critique in heavy Barcelona defeat Alex Scott says Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United's Champions League displays are perfect WSL advert Alex Scott on Chelsea-Arsenal rivalry in Women's Champions League quarter-final 1,000 days in the makingCamp Nou literally translates as new field. And this was the case for this Barcelona womens team who had waited more than 1,000 days to play there - a semi-final against Chelsea in April 2023, in a season that would end with European glory.In the years since, the stadium itself has been evolving, undergoing transformation as part of a wider vision for the clubs future.With the top section of the stadium under construction as they build towards a capacity of more than 100,000, dust lingered in the air at kick-off.But Barcelona had no cobwebs to clear and picked up exactly where they left off with their relentless brilliance.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.They held a commanding first-leg lead, having beaten their rivals 6-2 in Madrid. And by the time the dust had settled in front of a sold out crowd of 60,067, they had doubled their goals tally in what could have been a tennis score - 6-2; 6-0.Spotify, a platform that soundtracks millions of lives, has found its perfect footballing equivalent in this team. Pere Romeus side dont just win, they perform. Each move, set piece and one-two feels choreographed, like a setlist building toward a crescendo.Against Madrid, the crescendo came early. It felt fitting that Alexia Putellas, the clubs captain and heartbeat, opened the scoring on her 500th appearance. The headliner celebrated with a bow, but in truth the performance was just getting started. What to read next Is Barcelona vs Copenhagen on TV? Live streams, preview as Catalan giants push for Champions League qualification at Camp Nou Fridolina Rolfo ready for battle against former teammate as Man United chase cup history Chaos! Madness! Champions League game week 8 winners and losers But Barcelona is more than Putellas. With Aitana Bonmati sidelined with a broken leg, the four other players to join the two-time Ballon d'Or winner on the scoresheet were Caroline Graham Hansen, Irene Paredes, Ewa Pajor and Esme Brugts.This latest triumph sends them into a record-extending eighth Champions League semi-final. They have reached the final in every season since 2020/21, winning three European crowns along the way. Sustained dominance at this level is rare but making it look routine against their closest league rivals is something else entirely.The dominant victory came just four days after a 3-0 Liga F victory over Madrid, a result that moved Barca 13 points clear at the top of the domestic table.On this night, Barcelona Femeni were the headline act marking their return to the biggest stage at Spotify Camp Nou. This team has become the soundtrack to a generation of women's football and regaining their European crown is now firmly in their sights.TOPICSAlexia PutellasBarcelonaWomen's Champions LeagueAyisha GulatiWomen's Football WriterAyisha Gulati is the women's football writer at FourFourTwo. Fresh from a summer covering the Lionesses triumphant Euro 2025 campaign in Switzerland, she brings a passion for all things WSL, UWCL, and international womens football. She has interviewed names including Alessia Russo and Aitana Bonmati and enjoys telling stories that capture the excitement on and off the pitch.
