"Ewa Pajor and Clàudia Pina each scored twice as Barcelona's bid to reclaim the UEFA Women's Champions League began with a 7-1 thrashing of Bayern Munich. Barca, who were beaten by Arsenal in last season's final after lifting the trophy in the two previous campaigns, edged ahead in the fourth minute thanks to a delightful curling finish from captain Alexia Putellas. Poland international Pajor quickly doubled the advantage with an acrobatic close-range effort."
"Esmee Brugts lashed home the hosts' third in the 27th minute and then assisted Salma Paralluelo to make it 4-1 in first-half added time after Bayern forward Klara Bühl pulled a goal back. Prolific striker Pajor clinically slotted past visiting goalkeeper Ena Mahmutovic 11 minutes into the second period to claim her second of the evening. Substitute Pina, who was top scorer in last season's Champions League with 10 goals, added to Bayern's misery in the 88th minute"
Barcelona defeated Bayern Munich 7-1 in the opening match. Alexia Putellas opened the scoring with a curled finish in the fourth minute. Ewa Pajor scored twice, including an acrobatic close-range effort and a clinical second-half strike. Esmee Brugts added the hosts' third and assisted Salma Paralluelo to make it 4-1, while Klara Bühl pulled one back for Bayern. Substitute Clàudia Pina scored twice late to complete the rout. Juventus recovered from an early Benfica opener to win 2-1, with Cecilia Salvai scoring twice including the winner four minutes from time. The women's competition has adopted a league-based format.
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