He Espanyol Women came to this match after winning the previous match against the SD Eibar by 2-1 in the CE Dani Jarque. The blue and white team faced the FC Barcelona Fem in the CE Johan Cruyff. Very complicated match against, possibly, the best team in the category, due to the high budget. Besides, Sara Monforte has decided to go out with a clear tactical arrangement of 5-3-2, leaving Arola Aparicio y Judit Pablos. First part of a lot of culé dominance, but with a goal from Espanyol to take the lead; and a second that, with the entry of their star player, they have scored no more and no less than seven goals to turn the score around.
¡Espanyol goal!
The match went as expected in the first minutes, with absolute culé dominance and a RCD Espanyol trying to withstand the attacks. In the sixth minute, the Blaugrana team had the first clear shot at the feet of Vicky López and, just three minutes later, Aitana Bonmatí hit the crossbar, impossible for Romane Salvador.
However, the surprise has arrived! In the sacred 21st minute, and after a free kick three quarters of the field to the benefit of the parakeet team, the ball fell to Simona Botero after the light touch of The only Campowho managed to send it to the back of the net of the goal defended by Cata Coll.
These parakeets have fought like warriors
With the goal scored by Simonahe Espanyol They have not lost face of the game and, despite the fact that the home team has continued to control the game, the haste to try to equalize the score has been taking its toll on them. Furthermore, the next dangerous play came from the boots of Judit Pabloswho hooked the ball from outside the area, but went high.
It is true that then the FC Barcelona He has had his own. In the 37th minute, a free kick went high and in the 46th minute, Mapi LeonIn desperation, he shot from outside the area, making an easy save Roman Salvador. Great first half of the Espanyol Womenwho has shown that he knows how to fight and maintain the possibility of dreaming of victory.
Very difficult second half
He FC Barcelona made three changes in the second half, bringing on Alexia Putellasas the most recognized name. The tone of the match was the same, with Barça having the ball and Espanyol holding on well behind. However, it has been noted that the local team has gone one step further and has not stopped having clear chances. Claudia Pina warned and, a little later, Romane Salvador saved the tie from point-blank range. However, the joy did not last long. In the 58th minute, after a cross from the left preceded by a corner kick, Eva Pajor He put the tie on the scoreboard after finishing off with a header at the far post.
Furthermore, practically in the next play, Alexia Putellas He scored a goal that seemed legal, but was disallowed. Although it didn’t matter, since a minute later, the Barça star did not forgive and put the second and third on the scoreboard in just four minutes. The second was with a shot inside the area and the third was due to being attentive when finishing a strong pass, which managed to beat Roman Salvador.
With the match already resolved by the locals, Sara Monforte has made changes to preserve its players. However, he had time to continue scoring goals for Barça, who in the 74th minute put the fourth on the scoreboard. Claudia Pina. Of course, just four minutes later, the father He put his hand in, with a shot from the penalty area, beating Romy Salvador.
Hard punishment in this second half with a Espanyol who has tried until they have given him the strength. Already in the final minutes, Eva Pajor has scored his eighth goal in League F, beating Roman Salvador in the 84th minute after a strong kick. Of course, without time to celebrate with her colleagues, her own Pajor He scored the seventh of the match after a pass from Graham in 87′.
Very harsh punishment
Complicated match that had to be played today against FC Barcelona and, despite having tried and given the surprise on the scoreboard in the first half, it has been impossible to maintain the rhythm and, above all, stop Alexia Putellassince, when he has entered the field of play, the FC Barcelona has changed completely. Next game against Sevilla FC away from home again to try to forget this match as soon as possible and leave this defeat behind us.
Technical sheet
FC Barcelona Fem: Cata Coll; Paredes, María León (Ona, 72′), Jana, Pina; Aitana Bonmatí, Rölfo (Pajor, 46′), Walsh, Vicky López (Alexia Putellas, 46′); Kika (Graham, 46′), Brugts
RCD Espanyol Fem: Romane Salvador Amaia Martínez, Simona Botero, Júlia Guerra, Paula Perea (Lucía Vallejo, 56′); Ainoa Campo, Carol Marín (Ballesté, 73′), Mar Torras (Mbadi, 85′), Daniela Caracas, Arola Aparicio (Iara Lacosta, 56′), Judit Pablos (Ángeles, 73′)
Goals: 0-1 (Simona Botero, 21′) 1-1 (Pajor, 59′) 2-1 (Putellas, 61′) 3-1 (Putellas, 64′) 4-1 (Claudia Pina, 74′) 5-1 (Aitana Bonmatí, 78′) 6-1 (Pajor, 85′) 7-1 (Pajor, 86′)
Referee: Elena Peláez Arnillas (Committee of Castilla y León)
Yellow cards: Paula Perea (35′)
Incidences: Johan Cruyff Sports City. 5148 spectators.