Barcelona showcased their dominance in the Women's Champions League with a resounding 7-0 victory over St. Pölten. The two-time defending champions were led by Claudia Pina, who scored two goals in the match. This win comes on the heels of Barcelona's impressive 9-0 triumph over Hammarby in the previous round, solidifying their position at the top of Group D alongside Manchester City.
Meanwhile, Arsenal bounced back from a slow start to the season with a convincing 4-0 win against Juventus. The Gunners, who are tied with Bayern Munich at the summit of Group C, have now scored four goals in consecutive matches in the competition.
Barcelona's Goal Feast
Barcelona wasted no time in asserting their dominance, breaking the deadlock in the 32nd minute when Ona Batlle set up Ewa Pajor for the opening goal. The floodgates then opened, with Francisca Nazareth, Aitana Bonmatí, Keira Walsh, and Claudia Pina all finding the back of the net before halftime. Pina completed her brace in the second half, with Caroline Graham Hansen sealing the emphatic victory.
Arsenal Back on Track
Under interim head coach Renée Slegers, Arsenal continued their resurgence with a clinical performance against Juventus. Frida Maanum, Stina Blackstenius, Mariona Caldentey, and Caitlin Foord all got on the scoresheet as the Gunners secured a comfortable win.
With both Barcelona and Arsenal in fine form, fans can expect more exciting performances as the Women's Champions League progresses. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling competition.
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