FC Barcelona Femení defeated Real Madrid Femenino 5-0 in the first leg of their Copa de la Reina semi-final. From the first whistle, Barça's high pressing and relentless attacking movement proved too much for their opponents, dictating the pace of an intense match. Salma Paralluelo scored the game's first goal in the second minute. A precise ball from one side of the pitch to the other enabled Paralluelo to move in at the back post and score with ease. The early goal set the tone for Barcelona, who used aggressive pressing to keep Madrid at bay. It wasn’t long before Ewa Pajor doubled the lead in the 13th minute. After an initial shot from Paralluelo was parried, Pajor reacted instinctively in the box, following up to tuck away the rebound. The Polish striker's poacher instinct was on full display as he punished Madrid's defense. Madrid did manage to generate some attacking opportunities, but Barcelona's high defensive line consistently caught them offside. ...
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