Sat Mar 08 19:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona Humiliates Real Madrid in Copa de la Reina Semi-Final
**Madrid, Spain** – FC Barcelona delivered a devastating blow to Real Madrid Femenino Thursday night, winning their Copa de la Reina semi-final first leg 5-0 in a dominant display at the Alfredo di Stéfano stadium. The victory extends Barcelona’s unbeaten streak against their Clasico rivals to 17 matches.
Salma Paralluelo and Ewa Pajor were the stars of the show, each bagging a brace. Pajor completed a hat-trick late in the game, sealing a resounding victory for the Catalan giants. The four-goal lead was established before halftime, showcasing Barcelona’s complete control of the match, played in heavy rain.
Paralluelo opened the scoring in just the second minute, capitalizing on a mistake by Real Madrid goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez. Pajor then added two goals in quick succession, also profiting from errors by the Madrid keeper. Paralluelo added a fourth before the break, showcasing Barcelona’s clinical finishing. Pajor completed her hat-trick in the 78th minute.
This emphatic win marks the first of three clashes between the two teams this month. The second leg of the Copa de la Reina semi-final will be played at Barcelona’s Johan Cruyff Stadium on March 12th, before the teams meet again in a Liga F fixture on March 23rd.
Barcelona, record 10-time Copa de la Reina winners, are heavy favorites to reach the final, where they would face either Atlético Madrid or Granada. Atlético currently holds a 2-0 advantage in their semi-final tie.
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