Barcelona secured their fourth European crown with a 4-0 victory over OL Lyonnes in the women's Champions League final at Oslo's Ullevaal Stadium. After a cagey first half where a physical Lyon side controlled possession and had a goal ruled offside, Barcelona shifted momentum in the second half to claim the title.
Striker Ewa Pajor was named Player of the Game after scoring two goals to lead the Spanish side to victory. The 29-year-old Polish forward bounced back from the ignominious record of losing five previous Champions League finals—four with VfL Wolfsburg and one with Barca last season—to finally earn a winner's medal. Pajor opened the scoring in the 55th minute after being found by Patri Guijarro and added a second in the 69th minute following a pass from Esme Brugts.
Salma Paralluelo completed the rout with a late brace, scoring a superb goal from distance in the 90th minute before adding another on the break three minutes later. Keeper Cata Coll attributed the second-half turnaround to the coach's instructions to remain calm and utilize the club's signature tiki-taka style.
For Norwegian winger Caroline Graham Hansen, the victory was a dream scenario as she brought the trophy home to the city where she grew up. The result cements Barcelona's status as a dominant force in the women's game, while OL Lyonnes faces a rebuilding task. The French side struggled during the final as Ada Hegerberg dealt with an Achilles problem and veteran centre-back Wendie Renard faced a punishing campaign.