OSLO — FC Barcelona defeated OL Lyonnes 2-0 in the UEFA Women's Champions League final on Saturday at Ullevaal Stadion, securing a fourth title in the competition.
Ewa Pajor scored both goals for Barcelona in the second half, according to match reports from UEFA. The Polish forward opened the scoring around the 55th minute and added a second goal in the 70th minute, assisted by Salma Paralluelo on the latter.
The match was the fourth meeting between the two clubs in a Women's Champions League final. Lyon, record eight-time winners of the competition, had previously defeated Barcelona in the 2019 and 2022 finals, while Barcelona won their most recent encounter in 2024.
Barcelona controlled much of the contest, with goalkeeper Cata Coll making key saves to preserve the clean sheet as Lyon sought a comeback. Details of the exact possession and shot statistics were not immediately available in initial reports.
The victory marks Barcelona's continued dominance in recent seasons. The Spanish side entered the final as favorites after strong performances in the knockout stages, including against Bayern Munich in the semifinals.
"Barcelona dominated proceedings and deserved the win," a UEFA match summary noted, highlighting Pajor's clinical finishing as decisive. Pajor's brace also positioned her prominently in the tournament's goalscoring charts.
OL Lyonnes, who advanced past Arsenal in the semifinals, mounted pressure particularly after the first goal but were unable to convert chances. Coach Jonatan Giráldez, a former Barcelona coach, faced his former club in the showpiece match.
The final was played in front of a capacity crowd in Oslo, Norway, on May 23, 2026. Barcelona's win qualifies them for subsequent international club competitions, including spots in the 2027 FIFA Women's Champions Cup.
Both teams had been chasing domestic and European trebles or quadruples this season, underscoring the high stakes of the matchup between two of Europe's most successful women's clubs. No further incidents or injuries were reported in initial accounts.
