Soccer-Imperious Barca make up for 2019 failure by claiming first Champions League crown

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden (Reuters) - Barcelona's stunning display to defeat Chelsea 4-0 in the UEFA Women's Champions League final on Sunday was forged in a crushing disappointment of their own in the 2019 showpiece that ensured that they would not make the same mistake again.

Barcelona conceded four goals in the opening half-hour as they were thrashed 4-1 by Olympique Lyonnais in the 2019 decider.

Lieke Martens laid down an early marker, dancing past Chelsea's defenders in the first minute before thumping a shot off the crossbar that eventually led to an own goal, and there was no looking back. Chelsea seemed a step slow in everything they did, punished for virtually every mistake and unable to find the fluid passing and incisive movement that have propelled them to two consecutive Women's Super League titles in England.

In possession Barca were imperious, always able to find a pass to get them out of trouble, with French midfielder Kheira Hamraoui brilliantly filling the role of lynchpin in midfield.

 

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