Polish striker Ewa Pajor played a starring role as Barcelona demolished Real Madrid 7-0 in the Women’s El Clásico, according to RMF24 – fakty. The match at Camp Nou saw Barcelona deliver a first-half masterclass that left spectators stunned.
Barcelona led 5-0 at half-time, with Claudia Pina netting four of those goals. Pajor contributed two assists in the opening 45 minutes and added a goal of her own in the 55th minute to make it 6-0. Also on the scoresheet were Caroline Graham Hansen and Sydney Schertenleib, as Barcelona completed the rout with a seventh goal before the final whistle.
Barcelona extend unbeaten run in Spanish league
The victory maintains Barcelona Femení’s perfect start to the season. After six rounds of matches, the Catalan club sit top of the Spanish women’s top flight with 18 points from six wins. Madrid CFF and Real Madrid occupy second and third place respectively, both on 13 points.
Barcelona have won the Spanish title every year since 2020 and appear to be on course for an eighth consecutive championship. The comprehensive nature of Saturday’s victory over their fiercest rivals underlines the gap between the two clubs at present.
Poland’s World Cup qualifiers on the horizon
Following her impressive club performance, Pajor will now return to Poland for national team duty. The Polish women’s side face a crucial World Cup qualifying play-off against Belgium on Friday, with the first leg taking place away from home. The return match in Poland is scheduled for 13 October.
Poland are competing for a place at next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The play-off tie against Belgium represents a significant opportunity for the national team to secure qualification for the tournament.
What this means for Poles in the UK
Ewa Pajor’s continued success at Barcelona and her importance to the Polish women’s national team offers Polish football fans in Britain a reason to celebrate. For those wanting to follow Poland’s World Cup qualifying campaign, the two-legged play-off against Belgium takes place on Friday and 13 October. The matches will determine whether Poland qualify for the 2025 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Pajor has established herself as one of Europe’s leading strikers since joining Barcelona, and her performances continue to raise the profile of Polish women’s football internationally. Polish communities in the UK can follow her progress both at club level in Spain’s Liga F and with the national team as they pursue a place at next year’s global tournament.
Barcelona’s dominance in Spanish women’s football mirrors their success in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, where they remain one of the continent’s strongest sides. Pajor’s contribution to that success highlights the growing presence of Polish talent in elite European football.