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
Barcelona Draws with Madrid in Women’s Champions League Quarterfinal First Leg
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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.
