Claudia Pina Nets Hat-Trick in Dominant ‘Clásico’ Performance
FC Barcelona Femení continues to be untouchable in Spain. In a rescheduled Matchday 17 fixture of Liga F, the Catalan giants delivered a masterclass at home, thumping Atlético Madrid 5-0. The victory, fueled by a brilliant hat-trick from Claudia Pina, puts Barcelona 10 points clear of rivals Real Madrid at the top of the table.
Early Blitz: Pina and Putellas Combine
It took only four minutes for the reigning champions to break the deadlock. Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas provided a sublime assist for Claudia Pina to open the scoring.
Atlético Madrid struggled to maintain possession, and by the 14th minute, the lead was doubled. This time, defensive leader Mapi León turned provider, setting up Pina for her second of the afternoon. While Las Colchoneras managed to hold firm for the remainder of the half, the tactical gap was evident.
Second-Half Surge: Brugts and Paralluelo Seal the Rout
Barcelona manager Pere Romeu utilized his squad depth in the second half, and the intensity never dropped.
- 59th Minute: Esmee Brugts showcased her clinical finishing to make it 3-0.
- 74th Minute: Claudia Pina completed her hat-trick, cementing her status as the Player of the Match.
- 90+2 Minute: Substitute Salma Paralluelo added the finishing touch in stoppage time, sealing a resounding 5-0 win.
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Liga F Standings: Barcelona Pull Away
Following Real Madrid’s recent slip-up, Barcelona now sits comfortably with 45 points. Atlético Madrid remains in 4th place with 27 points, facing a tough battle for European qualification spots.
Upcoming Fixtures:
- Atlético Madrid vs. Espanyol (Saturday, Jan 17)
- Barcelona vs. Alhama CF (Sunday, Jan 18)
