Barcelona celebrated beneath gold confetti at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo after a 4-0 victory over OL Lyonnes that secured the club’s fourth Women’s Champions League in six years, according to the report. The win came amid scenes of fireworks and jubilant supporters as the Spanish side’s name was once again engraved on the trophy.
The final began as a tense, tightly contested first half before Barcelona turned the game into a dominant performance. Ewa Pajor, named player of the match, scored the opening two goals and celebrated draped in a Polish flag after ending a run of five previous final defeats — four with Wolfsburg and one with Barcelona — according to the report. Salma Paralluelo added a late brace to seal the victory.
For Lyonnes, the result underlined a changing landscape. The French club remain record holders with eight Champions League titles but have not won the competition since 2022 and have now lost finals to Barcelona in 2024 and 2026, according to the report. Lyonnes were managed by former Barcelona coach Jonatan Giráldez, whose side were unable to reclaim the throne at the Ullevaal Stadion.
The outcome had added symbolism: Pere Romeu, once Giráldez’s assistant, emerged triumphant on the Barcelona bench. Barça goalkeeper Cata Coll called the victory “vindication” for Romeu, and celebrations on the pitch reflected a close bond between coaches, management and players. Club head of women’s football Xavi Puig lifted and spun Clàudia Pina before dancing with Aitana Bonmatí, who clutched the trophy after nearly missing the final through injury.
Barcelona’s dominance has been cultivated over the past seven years, beginning with their first Champions League final against Lyon in Budapest, but the occasion was tempered by uncertainty over the future. The report noted several core players are out of contract and strongly linked with moves away from the club, suggesting potential change ahead.
