"Barca fired off 18 shots throughout the first half but did not inch ahead until the first minute of stoppage time, with Putellas converting from the penalty spot following a foul from Linde Veefkind. Kim Everaerts then put through her own net just before the hour mark. Paredes completed the scoring off Mapi Leon's set-piece delivery in the 67th minute, as Barca went top of the 18-team group on goal difference, ahead of Lyon and Manchester United."
"It was a convincing victory for Barca, but they should have won more handsomely at Estadi Johan Cruyff, where they had 43 shots with a total expected goals (xG) value of 5.68. That is the most xG generated by any team in a Women's Champions League game this season. Barca have previously generated more xG in two other games in the competition, against Rosengard in 2022 (5.78) and Hammarby in 2024 (5.84)."
Barcelona defeated OH Leuven 3-0, with Alexia Putellas converting a stoppage-time penalty, Kim Everaerts scoring an own goal, and Irene Paredes finishing from a Mapi Leon set-piece. Barcelona dominated, registering 43 shots and an expected goals (xG) total of 5.68, the highest by any team in a Women's Champions League game this season. The win placed Barcelona top of the 18-team group on goal difference ahead of Lyon and Manchester United. Juventus beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 with Barbara Bonansea scoring the winner after Amaiur Sarriegi had opened the scoring. Benfica and Twente drew 1-1, leaving both in elimination positions.
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