Women's Champions League: Fridolina Rolfo double helps Barcelona dismantle Roma and claim semi-final spot

29.03.2023 - 21:55 eurosport.com

Fridolina Rolfo was at the double as Barcelona cruised into the Women’s Champions League semi-finals with a convincing 5-1 victory over Roma, winning 6-1 on aggregate.

Swedish international Rolfo opened the scoring after 11 minutes and added a second on the stroke of half-time after Maria Leon had doubled Barcelona's lead at Camp Nou.

Ad Asisat Oshoala and Patricia Guijarro added further strikes to the scoreline after the break before Annamaria Serturini netted a consolation for the visitors.

Women's Champions LeagueParalluelo's fine goal gives Barcelona narrow advantage over Roma21/03/2023 AT 22:36 Left-back Rolfo was full of confidence after scoring the winner in El Clasico on Saturday and she accepted an invitation to grab the first of the night after some slack Roma defending.

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