Benfica lost (0-9) to Barcelona in the opening round of the group stage of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Wrong entry into the competition, similar to what happened in the challenge against the finalist he won in the last edition of the competition, where the Catalan team entered in force and scored in the first minute – in 48 seconds … – through Patri Guijarro, after Oshoala’s pass.
The Reds defense line was very tense in the first minutes and was unable to stop the Catalan attackers and will suffer from the second goal in the 14th minute, through Aitana Ponmatti, in a move in which Oshoala calmed his head for his teammate’s shot that seemed isolated.
Filipa Patão’s team showed enormous difficulties to move forward, and tried to stop the offensive performances of the opposing teams, but could not avoid Barcelona’s third goal. Oshoala shot hard and was centered in the front area…
The Eagles’ disadvantage was already heavy at half-time, in the power imbalance that increased in the second half.
Mariona opened the second half practically to raise the score, in a single move to beat Carolina Correia and reach a position to successfully target helpless goalkeeper Ruti Costa.
The two substitutions managed by Filipa Patão gave the Reds greater dominance and more time in their attacking midfield.
However, the intentions of the Reds were not fulfilled and the Blaugrana raised the score by Kronogorsevich (headed, after a cross from Mariona), Guess (changed a mark on herself and did not give a chance to Rut Costa), Claudia Pena (as requested by Jesse) and Oshoala (following Mario’s insistence).
This was Benfica’s first defeat of the season, after 10 matches with victories.
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