Barcelona Femeni win their second Champions League title

The start of the Women’s Champions League final could not have started any worse for Barcelona.

In what sure was to give them deja vú, a loss in possession in their own half led to the opener from Ewa Pajor only three minutes in.

Barcelona tried to get the equalizer and even managed to create a few dangerous chances only for their finishing to let them down. Again, deja vú.

Then, what seemed like a dagger struck when Alexandra Popp’s header hit the back of the net in the 37th minute.

Down 2-0 at halftime, for any other team, this would have been it.

But Barcelona had different ideas.

Three minutes into the second half, Patri Guijarro pulled one back after a nice run from Caroline Graham Hansen.

The momentum swung after that goal and it was Guijarro again who scored two minutes later to bring the score level.

The comeback was completed 20 minutes later as Geyse Ferreira, who was subbed on in place of Salma Paralluelo, fought to win a throw-in. She got the ball from the aforementioned throw-in and sent in a cross, which Wolfsburg’s defenders were unable to clear. The ball then fell to Mariona Caldentey who was unable to control it and whiffed on an attempt. Mariona managed to poke it to Fridolina Rolfö who slotted the ball home to give Barcelona the 3-2 lead.

With the game fully in their favor, Barcelona were able to take possession of the ball and limit Wolfsburg’s chances. Sandra Paños and the defense were forced to remain on their toes but were able to keep Wolfsburg from equalizing.

To top off the match, Alexia Putellas came on as a late substitute and was could have had a hand late in a possible Barcelona fourth goal.

The referee finally blew the whistle eight minutes into stoppage time as the Barcelona players erupted in jubilation, avenging their loss from last season.

This Champions League title may feel a bit sweeter for the Catalan side as they had to come back from a 2-0 deficit and managed to equalize in two minutes and then take the lead shortly thereafter.

As opposed to last season, Barcelona capped off their season the way they wanted — by winning their second Champions League.