Real Madrid Femenino achieved a historic milestone on Sunday, defeating Barcelona 3-1 in Liga F to claim their first-ever victory in the women’s El Clásico. The win, secured by two late goals from Caroline Weir, ends a streak of 18 consecutive defeats to their arch-rivals.
The match, played at the Olympic Stadium, saw Real Madrid take a first-half lead through Alba Redondo. Barcelona’s Caroline Graham Hansen equalized in the 67th minute, seemingly setting the stage for a tense finish.
However, Caroline Weir proved to be the match-winner for Real Madrid. She scored in the 87th minute and then added a second deep into stoppage time to secure a landmark victory.
The defeat ended Barcelona’s 10-match winning streak in all competitions and represented a measure of revenge for Real Madrid, who had suffered a 5-0 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Women’s Super Cup final in January.
The result has significant implications for the Liga F title race. Second-placed Real Madrid are now four points behind defending champions Barcelona, with seven matches remaining.
Both teams now turn their attention to the Champions League. Barcelona hold a 4-1 advantage heading into the second leg of their quarter-final tie against Wolfsburg on Thursday. Real Madrid travel to Arsenal on Wednesday for the second leg of their quarter-final, holding a 2-0 lead from the first leg. The victory provides a significant morale boost for Real Madrid ahead of their crucial European fixture.
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