Kolkata: FC Barcelona Femení secured a 3-0 victory over Granada CF in Liga F on 24 October 2026, delivering a strong second-half performance to claim all three points. Although they dominated possession and created many chances, the Catalan side struggled to break down Granada’s strong defensive line in the first half. However, they found their feet in the second and Caroline Graham Hansen was key to their success.
The Catalan side began the match brightly, dominating possession and forcing Granada to retreat to their own half. Pere Romeu’s side were confident playing the ball around and looking to play in the wide areas to create chances inside the box. Granada defended well as a unit throughout the half and frustrated Barcelona. Neither team were able to score in the first half and the game was locked at 0-0.
Barcelona came out stronger in the second half and looked to create chances. Caroline Graham Hansen and Claudia Pina brought more pace to the attack. This paid off in the 68th minute as Graham Hansen played in Ewa Pajor with a dangerous cross from the right. Pajor then chipped the ball into the path of Esmee Brugts who scored confidently to put the hosts ahead 1-0.
Just four minutes later, Barcelona extended their lead. Patri Guijarro played an excellent pass into the path of Graham Hansen who scored without missing to put the home side two goals up. Graham Hansen has had such an impact from the bench with her pace and quality causing Granada problems. The home side continued to create chances.
Laura Sánchez put in some great saves to stop Barcelona increasing their lead. However, this was broken for the third time in the 90th minute. Graham Hansen played in a corner which was accidentally headed into their own net by Teresa Mérida.
Caroline Graham Hansen was one of the standout players of the game as she assisted all three goals. Esmee Brugts was also key as she opened the scoring. Patri Guijarro also played well with her creativity to keep Barcelona in control. The second half performance showed how important it is to make good substitutions, be flexible with your tactics and have quality players.
This gives Barcelona three important points in Liga F. They struggled to break Granada down in the first half but their response in the second half was impressive. They increased the pace of the game and created chances.
Granada will be disappointed with the result but they defended well and forced Barcelona to work hard for the win. They frustrated a strong Barcelona side in the first half but struggled in the second.
Overall, Barcelona’s 3–0 victory was a professional performance built on patience, attacking quality and the decisive influence of Caroline Graham Hansen. After a frustrating first half, the Blaugrana found their rhythm and secured a comfortable win, maintaining their momentum in the Liga F title race.
