(CNN) — He Barcelona Overcame a 2-0 deficit to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup final Women’s Champions League And banish the disappointment of last year.
The only blemish on Barcelona’s winning record in recent seasons was last year’s Champions League final, as they lost 3-1 against Lyon.
Saturday’s final against Wolfsburg in Eindhoven, Netherlands, was a chance for redemption, but after trailing 2-0 at half-time, it looked like Barcelona would have to wait another year for a second Champions League trophy.
Wolfsburg took the lead three minutes later after Eva Bajor stole the ball from Barcelona defender Lucie Bronze and fired a powerful shot for her ninth goal in this Champions League.
Barcelona had their chances: Irene Paredes’ header floated inches off the post and Caroline Graham Hansen couldn’t find the back of the net when she latched onto Lyon’s cross, but Wolfsburg struck next to double their lead.
Legendary forward Alexandra Popp completed her run by heading Bajar’s pass into the box to equalize with the fourth goal in the Women’s Champions League final.
Parallelo scored for Barcelona just before the break.
However, it was a glimpse of Barcelona’s ruthless brilliance as they equalized with two goals in quick succession from Patricio Guijarro five minutes after half-time to the delight of the Barcelona supporters in the crowd.
Players celebrate with the champion trophy. Credit: Alex Gottschalk/Diffody Images/Getty Images
“Even though we created a lot of chances, we made it difficult in the first half,” Bronze told Dazn.
“We know we have enough quality to come back for any game. I don’t think we’re worried about scoring three goals, which is crazy, but that’s the talent in this team.”
The game continued at its frantic pace, but Barcelona prevailed as Fridolina Rolpo scored the game-winner after 70 minutes after the Wolfsburg defense tried to clear the ball.
The victory sealed Barcelona’s status as the dominant team in European women’s club football, as they won their second Champions League title in three years and joined an elite group of only six teams to have won the trophy more times.
