UWCL: Barcelona thrash Wolfsburg to book Champions League semi-final spot

Barcelona, the reigning champions of the Women's Champions League, decisively defeated Wolfsburg 6-1 on Thursday, securing a 10-2 aggregate victory to advance to the semi-finals.

Under the leadership of Pere Romeu, the team achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching the final four for the seventh consecutive time in this tournament, where they will compete against either Chelsea or Manchester City.

Having claimed three titles in the last four editions, Barcelona showcased their dominance at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, overpowering their German rivals.

Romeu's squad rebounded impressively from their first-ever Clasico loss to Real Madrid in Liga F on Sunday, delivering a commanding performance against their 2023 final adversaries.

Salma Paralluelo opened the scoring for the hosts after receiving a pass from two-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati, who found her in a wide-open space on the left.

The Spanish winger skillfully placed a low shot into the far corner of the net.

Barcelona consistently posed a threat from that flank, with Esmee Brugts, who was playing out of position as a left-back, striking the crossbar with a deflected attempt.

Dutch midfielder Brugts then set up Paralluelo for a well-executed finish, contributing to Barcelona's second goal, before scoring the third herself with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area.

Substitute Claudia Pina added to the scoreline after the hour mark, easily beating goalkeeper Anneke Borbe at her near post.

Lineth Beerensteyn managed to score a consolation goal for the visitors after Barcelona's goalkeeper Cata Coll was drawn out of position and failed to clear the ball effectively.

Pina netted her second goal with a stunning free-kick that struck the post before going in, and Mapi Leon capped off Barcelona's impressive victory with a long-range effort during stoppage time.

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