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Economic Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Economic Times
Barcelona win Copa de la Reina final 2025, complete domestic treble with 2-0 victory over Atlético Madrid
FC Barcelona secured the 2025 Copa de la Reina title with a 2-0 win against Atlético Madrid, completing a domestic treble. Clàudia Pina scored both goals in the final at Estadio de El Alcoraz. Barcelona's dominant season in Spanish women's football ends with three major domestic trophies Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FC Barcelona defeated Atlético Madrid 2-0 in the 2025 Copa de la Reina final at Estadio de El Alcoraz on Saturday, adding the Spanish women's cup title to their Liga F and Supercopa de España Femenina triumphs. The win completes a domestic treble and marks Barcelona's eleventh Copa de la Reina limited preparation time following the international break and missing Rolfö due to injury, Barcelona controlled possession and tempo from the opening whistle. Atlético Madrid adopted a defensive posture, keeping most players deep to limit space and frustrate Barcelona's attacking believed they had taken the lead in the opening half after a potential own goal, but the play was ruled out as the assist came from a ball delivered out of bounds. The breakthrough came shortly afterward when Clàudia Pina scored from the edge of the box in the 24th minute, continuing her productive first half closed with a narrow 1-0 lead for Barcelona, with Ewa Pajor narrowly missing a header. Pajor remained active early in the second half, while Atlético threatened with occasional efforts from Ajibade and Gio Queiroz. Barcelona goalkeeper Cata Coll made key interventions to maintain the Pina extended the lead in the 73rd minute, capitalizing on a high defensive clearance. She volleyed the ball past Atlético's Lola Gallardo from outside the box, securing her 25th goal of the season and second of the final. Pina nearly completed a hat trick but was unable to add a third goal before win gives Barcelona their third trophy of the 2024–25 season, reinforcing their dominance in Spanish women's football. This marks the club's fourth domestic treble and their continued success in national the closing stages, substitutions by head coach Pere Romeu ensured stability and game management. Atlético introduced several late changes but failed to mount a comeback. Barcelona's defense, led by Irene Paredes and Ingrid Engen, remained solid throughout the Pina was the standout performer, contributing both goals and constant attacking threat. The victory confirms Barcelona's continued superiority within domestic women's football and adds another title to the club's expanding trophy cabinet.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Barcelona win Copa de la Reina final 2025, complete domestic treble with 2-0 victory over Atlético Madrid
Barcelona claim Copa de la Reina title to Ccap treble-winning season FC Barcelona defeated Atlético Madrid 2-0 in the 2025 Copa de la Reina final at Estadio de El Alcoraz on Saturday, adding the Spanish women's cup title to their Liga F and Supercopa de España Femenina triumphs. The win completes a domestic treble and marks Barcelona's eleventh Copa de la Reina title. Despite limited preparation time following the international break and missing Rolfö due to injury, Barcelona controlled possession and tempo from the opening whistle. Atlético Madrid adopted a defensive posture, keeping most players deep to limit space and frustrate Barcelona's attacking formation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like "쿡쿡 쑤시는 무릎" 나아질 수 있었던 딱 1가지 방법 큰딸민지 더 알아보기 Undo Barcelona believed they had taken the lead in the opening half after a potential own goal, but the play was ruled out as the assist came from a ball delivered out of bounds. The breakthrough came shortly afterward when Clàudia Pina scored from the edge of the box in the 24th minute, continuing her productive campaign. Pina scores twice to secure Copa de la Reina win The first half closed with a narrow 1-0 lead for Barcelona, with Ewa Pajor narrowly missing a header. Pajor remained active early in the second half, while Atlético threatened with occasional efforts from Ajibade and Gio Queiroz. Barcelona goalkeeper Cata Coll made key interventions to maintain the lead. Live Events Clàudia Pina extended the lead in the 73rd minute, capitalizing on a high defensive clearance. She volleyed the ball past Atlético's Lola Gallardo from outside the box, securing her 25th goal of the season and second of the final. Pina nearly completed a hat trick but was unable to add a third goal before full-time. The win gives Barcelona their third trophy of the 2024–25 season, reinforcing their dominance in Spanish women's football. This marks the club's fourth domestic treble and their continued success in national competitions. Barcelona maintain control in final minutes to seal victory In the closing stages, substitutions by head coach Pere Romeu ensured stability and game management. Atlético introduced several late changes but failed to mount a comeback. Barcelona's defense, led by Irene Paredes and Ingrid Engen, remained solid throughout the match. Clàudia Pina was the standout performer, contributing both goals and constant attacking threat. The victory confirms Barcelona's continued superiority within domestic women's football and adds another title to the club's expanding trophy cabinet.
Gulf Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Pina fires Spain past England into eves' Nations League semis
Super-sub Claudia Pina struck twice as Spain came from behind to beat England 2-1 on Tuesday in a heavyweight clash and reach the women's Nations League semi-finals. Sweden romped to a 6-1 win over Scandinavian rivals Denmark to progress to the final four, along with already-qualified France and Germany. World champions Spain won Group A3 by five points from Euro 2022 winners England, who could have progressed themselves with a victory at the RCDE Stadium on the outskirts of Barcelona. Alessia Russo stroked Sarina Wiegman's side ahead after 22 minutes but Pina's brace off the bench in the second half booked the holders' ticket to the final four in October. Spain and England will be the favourites to lift the Euros trophy this summer in Switzerland and after a narrow defeat at Wembley in February, Montse Tome's side flexed their muscles by outclassing the Lionesses. Pina did the damage with a cool first finish and then a blast from the edge of the box for her second. 'I received the ball (for the second) and I didn't even think about it, I hit it with my soul,' said Pina, who often shines off the bench for her club too. 'I always try to do my best, and I am ready, I'm happy to be able to help,' she added. Featuring seven Barcelona players, who finished as Champions League final runners-up last week, and one winner in Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey, Spain started the stronger. They almost took the lead after three minutes but Hannah Hampton made a superb reflex save to deny Esther Gonzalez from close range. The Chelsea goalkeeper was under the spotlight after Mary Earps' shock decision to retire from international football ahead of the Euros this summer and swiftly offered evidence of why she is England's number one. Agencies
Kuwait Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Pina fires Spain past England into women's Nations League semis
CORNELLA DE LLOBREGAT: Super-sub Claudia Pina struck twice as Spain came from behind to beat England 2-1 on Tuesday in a heavyweight clash and reach the women's Nations League semi-finals. Sweden romped to a 6-1 win over Scandinavian rivals Denmark to progress to the final four, along with already-qualified France and Germany. World champions Spain won Group A3 by five points from Euro 2022 winners England, who could have progressed themselves with a victory at the RCDE Stadium on the outskirts of Barcelona. Alessia Russo stroked Sarina Wiegman's side ahead after 22 minutes but Pina's brace off the bench in the second half booked the holders' ticket to the final four in October. Spain and England will be the favorites to lift the Euros trophy this summer in Switzerland and after a narrow defeat at Wembley in February, Montse Tome's side flexed their muscles by outclassing the Lionesses. Pina did the damage with a cool first finish and then a blast from the edge of the box for her second. 'I received the ball (for the second) and I didn't even think about it, I hit it with my soul,' said Pina, who often shines off the bench for her club too. 'I always try to do my best, and I am ready, I'm happy to be able to help,' she added. Featuring seven Barcelona players, who finished as Champions League final runners-up last week, and one winner in Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey, Spain started the stronger. They almost took the lead after three minutes but Hannah Hampton made a superb reflex save to deny Esther Gonzalez from close range. The Chelsea goalkeeper was under the spotlight after Mary Earps' shock decision to retire from international football ahead of the Euros this summer and swiftly offered evidence of why she is England's number one. Despite the hosts' dominance they could not find a way in front and England capitalized. Niamh Charles got away with a slight foul on Salma Paralluelo inside her own half which enabled England to spring forward. Former Barcelona midfielder Keira Walsh guided a superb ball through for Russo to chase and the Arsenal forward stroked home clinically. Spain were left outraged when left-back Charles then blatantly handled the ball in her area without punishment. 'Very intense' Spain, who beat England in the 2023 World Cup final, found a way back through substitute Pina, who netted two minutes after coming on. Pina flashed a quick shot across Hampton to equalize, and the 23-year-old grabbed another 10 minutes later. She bagged her second from the edge of the box, with a shot which crashed in off the post past the helpless Hampton. England never seemed capable of wrestling the momentum away from a Spain side that began to cruise, starving the visitors of the ball. They were run ragged and beyond missing out on the Nations League will be left with some concerns ahead of their European Championship defense this summer. '(It was) a very intense game... they are very tight on the ball, I thought we did well,' Wiegman told ITV. 'In the second half they (were)... pressing a bit higher and we struggled to get out of the press and keep the ball.' 'Inspiration' Kirby England midfielder Fran Kirby announced her retirement from international duty after the game, having been told earlier in the week she would not be part of the Euros squad. 'I'm really proud of her and grateful to work with her (over the years),' Wiegman told reporters. 'She's been an inspiration for a lot of people and an incredible example.' With Earps and Kirby retired and question marks over Millie Bright's availability after she stepped away from the camp because of burn-out, England could lack some experience in their Euros squad. Sweden clinched Group A4 victory with a thumping triumph against sorry Denmark. Stina Blackstenius followed up her Champions League-winning goal with a hat-trick at the Strawberry Arena in Solna to inspire her team to victory. France, who were runaway winners of Group A2, beat Iceland in their final match with goals from Sandy Baltimore and Grace Geyoro. Group A1 winners Germany thrashed Austria 6-0, while Scotland earned their first point with a surprise 1-1 draw against the Netherlands. — AFP
Observer
6 days ago
- General
- Observer
Pina fires Spain past England into semis
CORNELLA DE LlOBREGAT, Spain: Super-sub Claudia Pina struck twice as Spain came from behind to beat England 2-1 on Tuesday in a heavyweight clash and reach the women's Nations League semifinals. Sweden romped to a 6-1 win over Scandinavian rivals Denmark to progress to the final four, along with already-qualified France and Germany. World champions Spain won Group A3 by five points from Euro 2022 winners England, who could have progressed themselves with a victory at the RCDE Stadium on the outskirts of Barcelona. Alessia Russo stroked Sarina Wiegman's side ahead after 22 minutes but Pina's brace off the bench in the second half booked the holders' ticket to the final four in October. Spain and England will be the favourites to lift the Euros trophy this summer in Switzerland and after a narrow defeat at Wembley in February, Montse Tome's side flexed their muscles by outclassing the Lionesses. Pina did the damage with a cool first finish and then a blast from the edge of the box for her second. "I received the ball (for the second) and I didn't even think about it, I hit it with my soul," said Pina, who often shines off the bench for her club too. "I always try to do my best, and I am ready, I'm happy to be able to help," she added. Featuring seven Barcelona players, who finished as Champions League final runners-up last week, and one winner in Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey, Spain started the stronger. They almost took the lead after three minutes but Hannah Hampton made a superb reflex save to deny Esther Gonzalez from close range. The Chelsea goalkeeper was under the spotlight after Mary Earps' shock decision to retire from international football ahead of the Euros this summer and swiftly offered evidence of why she is England's number one. Despite the hosts' dominance they could not find a way in front and England capitalised. Niamh Charles got away with a slight foul on Salma Paralluelo inside her own half which enabled England to spring forward. Former Barcelona midfielder Keira Walsh guided a superb ball through for Russo to chase and the Arsenal forward stroked home clinically. Spain protested about Charles' challenge to no avail and were left outraged when the left-back then blatantly handled the ball in her area without punishment. With no VAR available, Spain's complaints were dismissed, much to their frustration. VERY INTENSE Spain, who beat England in the 2023 World Cup final, found a way back through substitute Pina. Patri Guijarro won the ball on the edge of the box and fed her Barcelona team-mate, introduced just two minutes earlier for Paralluelo. Pina drifted forward before flashing a quick shot across Hampton to equalise. Better was yet to come from the 23-year-old Barca attacker who has been in lethal form, finishing as the top Champions League goalscorer. Pina bagged her second from the edge of the box 10 minutes later, with a shot which crashed in off the post past the helpless Hampton. Wiegman's England never seemed capable of wrestling the momentum away from a Spain side that began to cruise, starving the visitors of the ball. They were run ragged by Spain's pressing, and beyond missing out on the Nations League will be left with some concerns ahead of their European Championship defence this summer. "(It was) a very intense game... they are very tight on the ball, I thought we did well," Wiegman told ITV. "In the second half they started really quick, they did something different, pressing a bit higher and we struggled to get out of the press and keep the ball. "Of course then they brought Pina in and she was very secure with her shots." Sweden clinched Group A4 victory with a thumping triumph against sorry Denmark. Stina Blackstenius followed up her Champions League-winning goal with a hat-trick at the Strawberry Arena in Solna to inspire her team to victory. — AFP
