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Pajor, Paralluelo star as Barcelona thrash Lyon to win Women's Champions League - Yahoo Sports

Barcelona showcased their dominance by thrashing Lyon in the Women's Champions League final, with standout performances from Pajor and Paralluelo leading the charge.

In a stunning display of skill and determination, Barcelona triumphed over Lyon with a decisive 4-0 victory in the Women's Champions League final held at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo on Saturday. Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo were the standout performers, each scoring two goals in the second half to secure Barcelona's fourth European title.

Second Half Surge

The match remained goalless until the 55th minute when Pajor broke the deadlock, igniting a flurry of goals from the Catalan side. The Polish striker, who had previously experienced heartbreak in five final defeats with Wolfsburg, netted her second goal at the 69-minute mark, putting Lyon in a challenging position. Paralluelo then added two more goals late in the match, showcasing Barcelona's dominance and highlighting the disparity between the two clubs in women's football.

Barcelona's Dominance

This victory marks Barcelona's fourth Women's Champions League title in the last six seasons, solidifying their status as a leading force in the competition. While Lyon has historically been the more successful club with eight titles, their recent performance indicates a shift in power. Barcelona's win comes on the heels of a clean sweep of domestic honors in Spain, and they have now reached the Champions League final for the sixth consecutive time and seventh in the last eight seasons.

As Barcelona celebrates this significant achievement, Lyon faces the challenge of regrouping for an upcoming French title decider against Paris FC, following their disappointing exit from European competition.

Source: sports.yahoo.com