First match of the year for FC Barcelona at the Estadi Johan Cruyff and the traditions remain intact. Convincing victory for the blaugranas against Levante Badalona, which arrived in ninth position in the league. Barça has achieved its fifteenth victory in the Liga F this season.
Pere Romeu revolutionized the starting eleven with the presence of 5 midfielders in the team. Patri - Alexia as a double pivot and Vicky, Aitana, and Kika behind Ewa Pajor. Jana, Irene Paredes, Marta Torrejón, Rölfo, and Cata Coll completed the line-up.
Vicky López Opens the Scoring
The Johan had a great turnout (5,146 spectators) and it didn't take long to cheer the first goal of the match. At 10 minutes into the game, Vicky López took advantage of a rebound from the rival goalkeeper after a shot by Ewa Pajor to score the 1-0.
The dominance was absolute and Barça's dangerous attacks were constant. Levante Badalona tried to take advantage of some direct transition to get close to Cata Coll's area, but without luck. The lucid play and chances of the blaugrana team suggested that it wouldn't take long to score the second.
Aitana and Pajor Seal the Match before 45'
After the 20th minute of play, Alexia Putellas showcased her assisting skills with a great pass into space to Aitana, who finished with a cross shot. After hitting the post, the ball slowly went into Valenzuela's goal. The Ballon d'Or winner already has 8 goals and 7 assists this season with Barça.
Before the first half ended, the goal from the one who never misses her appointment with the goal couldn't be missing. Ewa Pajor scored in pure '9' style with a one-touch finish at the near post after a great cross from Rölfo.
Second Half, Changes, and More Goals
The second half started just as the first ended, with absolute dominance and constant attacks. Rölfo took advantage of a poor clearance from the rival defense to score the fourth at 56 minutes into the match. The Swedish player already has a streak of good performances after several months off the field.
With the 4-0 on the scoreboard, Pere Romeu decided to start with the substitution windows. Mapi, Keira, and Brugts entered at 62 minutes of play in place of Torrejón, Vicky, and Rölfo. About 10' later, Paredes and Alexia left the field to make way for Salma and Engen.
Arrive and kiss the saint for Salma, who took advantage of a cutback pass from Pajor to score the 5-0 before reaching 80'. Kika closed the scoring with a header after a precise lateral cross from Esmee Brugts.