FC Barcelona defeats Paris FC 5-2 in Champions League opener

FC Barcelona began their UEFA Women's Champions League title defense with a 5-2 victory over Paris FC at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. Despite an early setback when Evelyne Viens scored for Paris FC in the 5th minute, Barcelona responded aggressively to take control of the match.

Key contributors for Barcelona included Ewa Pajor, who scored twice and provided an assist, and Caroline Graham Hansen, who also found the net. Kerolin Nicoli scored her first goal for the club to equalize, while Clara Serrajordi added a goal following a corner. Paris FC managed a late consolation goal through Clara Mateo, but the result secured three points for the defending champions.

In other Champions League action, Olympique Lyonnais delivered a dominant 8-0 performance against Servette Genève, led by a hat-trick from Marie-Antoinette Katoto and two goals from Melchie Dumornay. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain secured a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid.