MADRID, February 5, 2026 – FC Barcelona delivered a commanding performance against Real Madrid, securing a 4-0 victory in the Copa de la Reina quarterfinal and advancing to the semifinals.This marks the 21st win for Barcelona in 22 encounters against their archrivals.
Barcelona Dominates Real Madrid in Copa de la Reina Clash
The Catalan club continued it’s reign over Real Madrid with a decisive victory, booking their place in the tournament’s semifinals.
- Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 4-0 in the Copa de la Reina quarterfinal.
- Alexia Putellas scored the opening goal, celebrating her birthday with a header.
- Real Madrid’s Athenea del Castillo had a goal disallowed for offsides.
- Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo added to Barcelona’s tally in the second half.
The 22nd edition of the Clásico offered little surprise,continuing Barcelona’s dominance at the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium. The reigning champions, yet to be defeated by Madrid in this rivalry, enjoyed a relatively comfortable evening, eliminating Pau Quesada’s team from the cup competition. Real Madrid has now played five Clásicos at home without finding the back of the net.
Real Madrid started with intensity, pressing high up the pitch, but Barcelona remained composed, relying on their passing game. They faced an early scare when Athenea del Castillo capitalized on a poor clearance from Claudia Pina to Cata Coll, but the Madrid forward couldn’t convert the prospect.
That chance proved to be almost the sole offensive highlight for the home side, who battled to contain Barcelona but lacked the attacking prowess to truly threaten. Gradually, Barcelona began to assert control, though they suffered a blow with an injury to Laia Aleixandri, who was stretchered off the field.
Breaking the deadlock required a set-piece for Barcelona. Alexia Putellas rose unchallenged in the penalty area to head home a corner kick in the 21st minute, celebrating her birthday with a goal. The strike exposed Real Madrid’s defensive vulnerabilities.
The goal visibly impacted Real Madrid, struggling to find Linda Caicedo or Caroline Weir. They survived a tough spell, thanks to a crucial save from Misa Rodríguez denying Claudia Pina, and a shot from Vicky López that hit the woodwork.
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