FC Barcelona Femení showcased their resilience on Wednesday night, coming from behind to defeat Athletic Club 3-1 and secure their place in the Spanish Women’s Supercopa final. Despite playing the entire second half with ten players, the Catalan giants proved too strong, setting up a mouth-watering El Clásico final against Real Madrid.
Quick-Fire Comeback Silences Athletic
Entering the semifinal as heavy favorites, Barcelona were stunned in the 24th minute when Nerea Nevado converted a penalty to give Athletic Club a shock lead.
However, the response from Pere Romeu’s side was swift and decisive. In the 34th minute, Ona Batlle finished a clinical move started by Irene Paredes to level the score. Just four minutes later, provider turned scorer as Irene Paredes found the back of the net to complete the turnaround before the break.
Resilient Display Despite Nazareth Red Card
The match took a dramatic turn in first-half stoppage time when Kika Nazareth was shown a red card, leaving Barcelona to defend their 2-1 lead with only ten players.
Tactical adjustments at halftime allowed the Blaugrana to maintain control despite the numerical disadvantage. In the 68th minute, star striker Ewa Pajor capitalized on another brilliant assist from Ona Batlle to make it 3-1, effectively ending Athletic’s hopes of a comeback.
✌️ ¡𝗦𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗖̧𝗔𝗔𝗔!
¡Remonta el conjunto catalán en menos de cinco minutos gracias al tanto de @Irene_Paredes4!
🆚 @FCBfemeni 2-1 @AthleticClubFem | 39′
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— RFEF (@rfef) January 21, 2026
El Clásico Final: A Chase for History
The victory means Barcelona will face Real Madrid in the final, in what promises to be a historic clash.
- The Stakes: Barcelona is chasing their fifth consecutive Supercopa title and their sixth overall.
- The Rivalry: Real Madrid will be looking to dethrone the reigning champions in a final that highlights the growing dominance of Spanish women’s football.
Helena Lena is a football writer covering Spanish women’s football, with a focus on Liga F, tactical trends, and emerging talents shaping the women’s game in Spain.
