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-Barcelona deny Madrid another trophy, but the gap is closing

by David Thompson - Sports Editor

Misa Rodríguez ‍ stood, hands on hips, as Alexia Putellas wheeled away in celebration.

The Real Madrid ‍goalkeeper had done everything she possibly could to keep her team⁢ in Saturday’s Spanish Supercopa final in Castellón.She had faced ‌18 ‌shots from Barcelona — 12 of them on target — and dealt with⁤ almost all of them.

Still,it wasn’t enough. In added time, Putellas‍ sent Rodriguez the wrong way from the penalty spot, and the game was decided decisively, 2-0⁢ in Barça’s favour.

The two-time‍ Ballon d’Or winner ⁣was soon mobbed by teammates, bouncing up and down by the touchline. It

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Barcelona and Real Madrid played to a 1-1 draw in ‌the ⁣first leg of their Women’s ‍Champions League quarterfinal matchup on January 25, 2026, at ‌the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. Esmee Brugts scored for Barcelona, while Olga Carmona ‍equalized​ for Madrid.

Brugts ​Gives Barcelona Early lead

Esmee Brugts scored the opening goal for Barcelona in the 28th minute. She headed a ‍corner kick from Mapi Leon into the net, giving Barcelona⁣ a⁤ 1-0 lead.⁢ According to ESPN, Brugts’ goal came from a ​near-post header.

Carmona Equalizes for Madrid

Olga Carmona leveled the score for Real Madrid in the 63rd minute. She scored with a powerful shot, tying the game at⁢ 1-1. The goal came after a period of sustained pressure‌ from real Madrid, testing Barcelona’s defense.

Misa Shines in Madrid’s Goal

real Madrid goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez delivered a ⁤standout performance, making several crucial saves to deny Barcelona from regaining the lead. Misa ‌made 7 saves during the match,according ​to ESPN,proving pivotal in securing the​ draw ⁣for Madrid.

Second Leg ⁤Awaits at Camp​ Nou

The second leg of ‌the quarterfinal will be played at ⁣Camp ​Nou on February 1, 2026. Barcelona will need to score at least one goal ​in the return leg to ⁤have a chance of advancing to the semifinals. The tie is finely poised, with both teams‍ having opportunities to progress.

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