Barça is a real crusher of rivals. This year he has already surpassed one hundred goals so far this season with a new scoring display. With an eleven of rotations, the less common ones vindicated themselves against a completely outmatched Betis with a rout (0-6) signed by Bruna, Brugts, Vicky López, Aitana and a double from Graham Hansen, once again stellar.
At half-time the Blaugrana already led 0-4, although they had several chances to get the upper hand in a match in which they harassed their rival relentlessly. Bruna Vilamala opened the scoring three minutes into the game, culminating with a left-footed shot a great individual action on the edge of the area. It was Barça’s 100th goal this season in all competitions.
Betis’ response was a quick counterattack after a loss of the ball by the Catalans, but Martina managed to get the ball out with ease. In the early stages of the match, Barça looked more hasty, probably due to Giráldez’s rotations in the eleven. Undisputed starters such as Aitana, Ona Batlle, Walsh and Salma Paralluelo rested and the three young players from the reserve team called up initially lined up: Martina, Vicky López and Lucía Corrales.
Despite everything, the Blaugrana clearly demonstrated their superiority against a Betis completely locked in behind. The only reference in attack was Carol Férez who could do little to fight alone against Barça’s defensive wall.
Barça insisted and insisted until the second came from Esmee Brugts in the 22nd minute, taking advantage of her own rebound after a cross from Graham Hansen. The Dutchwoman shot at Vizoso’s body, but collected the rebound and did not forgive this time. Shortly after, Brugts and Graham Hansen swapped roles and it was the Norwegian who transformed her teammate’s attendance.
Barça commanded with authority, but they were not willing to take their foot off the accelerator. Vicky López joined the scoring party with a great goal. She received a backheel from Claudia Pina, she found the gap and shot the goalkeeper of the Andalusian team to score the 0-4 with which they would reach the break. The F League leaders would still have time to increase their lead, but neither Brugts, who saw his shot thwarted by a good intervention by Vizoso, nor Paredes, who crashed a header against the crossbar, would be able to see the goal before the break.
The second half began with a great goal from Graham Hansen, who sneaked into the kitchen, taking over the right wing and sent a shot into the back of the net that was impossible for the Andalusian team’s goalkeeper. Once match time was reached, Giráldez began to move the bench to continue with his plan of distributing minutes among the entire squad and the most common ones such as Aitana Bonmatí, Ona Batlle and Keira Walsh came on. It was precisely the Ballon d’Or who would sign the sixth after receiving a filtered pass from Claudia Pina in the small area. The one from Montcada did not have the goal award, but she completed a great game with two assists and countless chances in the rival area.
Barça returns from Seville with a new display and confirming the great wardrobe that Jonatan Giráldez has in a squad that has suffered numerous casualties throughout the season. Despite all the adversities, everything is going smoothly for the Catalan team. They started the year proclaiming themselves super champions, on Thursday they mathematically sealed their place in the quarterfinals as first in the group and today they remain undefeated leaders of League F.
