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Barcelona’s victory over Bayern Munich on May 3, 2026, marks their sixth consecutive final appearance in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. The match took place at Camp Nou, where Barcelona won 4-2, securing a 5-3 aggregate score.

Alexia Putellas was instrumental in the win, scoring twice during the match. Salma Paralluelo and Ewa Pajor also contributed goals for Barcelona. Pajor’s performance made her the joint top-scorer of the competition with nine goals.

Bayern Munich’s only goal came from Pernille Harder, but it was disallowed after a VAR review. This loss ended Bayern’s impressive run of 29 matches unbeaten.

Barcelona will face Lyon in the final. Lyon reached this stage by defeating Arsenal in the other semifinal. Barcelona previously beat Lyon in the 2024 final held in Bilbao.

This victory continues Barcelona’s remarkable streak as they remain unbeaten in 31 consecutive matches. They have established themselves as a dominant force in women’s football.

Key facts:

• Barcelona beat Bayern Munich 4-2 to reach the women’s Champions League final.
• Alexia Putellas scored twice in the semifinal match.
• The final will take place on May 23, 2026, in Oslo.

Bonmati made a notable return as a substitute after recovering from a leg injury sustained in December. The upcoming match against Lyon will be crucial for Barcelona as they seek to defend their title.