Barça Women emerged victorious in a thrilling Catalan derby clash against Levante Las Planas, securing a 4-2 win with all goals scored in the first half.
Claudia Pina, one of the standout performers, netted a brace and played a key role in setting up the third goal, showcasing her talent on the field. The victory also marked Pina’s 50th career goal, a remarkable achievement for the 22-year-old forward.
The match saw Levante Las Planas take the lead early on, but Barça quickly responded with an equalizer courtesy of a well-placed finish by Pina off a cross from Lucy Bronze.
Levante Las Planas regained the lead with a goal from Irina, but Barça leveled once again through Pina, who expertly controlled a cross from Bruna Vilamala and found the back of the net.
Barça surged ahead just before halftime when Marta Torrejón converted a corner kick from Pina, putting them in the lead for the first time. The first half concluded with another goal from Barça, as Bruna Vilamala headed in a cross from Lucía Corrales to make it 4-2 heading into the break.
The second half saw no further goals, with Barça maintaining control of the game and Coach Jonatan Giráldez making strategic changes to the lineup. The win sets Barça up nicely for their upcoming Champions League return leg clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
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