Clàudia Pina scored in the 4th, 28th, 32nd, and 45th minutes to put Barcelona ahead 5-0 before the interval.
Ewa Pajor scored in the 55th minute and added two assists, while Sydney Schertenleib scored from 20 metres out in the 88th minute.
Barcelona hold 18 points from six matches with a goal difference of plus 26, leaving third-place Real Madrid behind on 13 points.
Torrential rain across Catalonia delayed kickoff by two hours before over 40,000 spectators gathered at Camp Nou, setting a record attendance for the Spanish league. Barcelona took the lead in the fourth minute when Clàudia Pina breached Real Madrid's defensive line to score past goalkeeper Merle Frohms. The home side sustained heavy pressing through a midfield trio of Patri Guijarro, Sydney Schertenleib, and Claudia Serrajordi, preventing the visitors from establishing possession. Barcelona also appealed for a penalty after a challenge on Schertenleib, though the referee dismissed the claim following a video review. In the 28th minute, Pina capitalized on a rebound after a shot from Ewa Pajor was blocked by Madrid's defense. Pina added a third goal into the top corner in the 32nd minute, followed one minute later by a strike from Caroline Graham Hansen against defender Silvia Cristóbal. Pina secured her fourth goal just before the interval in the 45th minute, giving Barcelona a 5-0 lead at the break.
Pere Romeu's side maintained tactical control throughout the second half while managing tempo against a fragmented Real Madrid side. Ewa Pajor scored Barcelona's sixth goal in the 55th minute following a counter-attack orchestrated alongside Graham Hansen. Real Madrid manager Pau Quesada fielded the same starting lineup used against Manchester City, but attacker Linda Caicedo was contained by defender Aicha Camara and Felicia Schröder struggled against Barcelona's front line. Midfielder Andreia Jacinto started for Madrid before being substituted in the 65th minute, while Kika Nazareth missed the encounter entirely due to injury. Three-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí entered the pitch for the final 30 minutes as part of her return from a broken leg. Schertenleib completed the 7-0 scoreline in the 88th minute by striking a shot from 20 metres into the top corner ahead of Switzerland's upcoming World Cup playoff match against Israel.
Spanish newspapers focused extensively on the tactical gap between the two sides, noting that Real Madrid have now beaten Barcelona only once in 25 encounters across all competitions. Ewa Pajor earned widespread praise for providing two assists in addition to her second-half goal. Catalan daily Sport awarded the Polish forward a rating of nine out of ten for her movement across the pitch.
“She did excellent work between the lines and drove the defence crazy as it chased shadows all match.”
Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo similarly emphasized Pajor's contribution to creating attacking space for Pina's four-goal display.
“On the scoring festival, Pina opened spaces for others. Pajor provided two assists, created another chance, and scored her goal. That is priceless.”
The result keeps Barcelona top of Liga F with a perfect record of six wins from six matches, 18 points, and a positive goal difference of 26. Real Madrid fell to third place on 13 points, dropping behind local rivals Madrid CFF. Barcelona achieved the margin despite extensive summer roster departures that saw Alexia Putellas, Salma Paralluelo, Mapi León, and Ona Batlle leave at the end of their contracts to assist the club with financial fair play compliance. Nineteen-year-old Dutch defender Renee van Asten made her Camp Nou debut following her transfer from Ajax, starting in central defense alongside compatriot Esmee Brugts. Barcelona will return to domestic league competition against Real Sociedad on 18 October following the international break.
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Clàudia Pina scored four goals at Camp Nou as Barcelona secured a 7-0 victory over Real Madrid, extending their lead at the top of Liga F to five points.
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