Barcelona Secures 4-1 First-Leg Victory Over Wolfsburg in Champions League Quarterfinals

Dominant performance puts Barcelona in strong position to advance as Wolfsburg faces uphill battle in second leg.

• Barcelona took a commanding 4-1 lead in the Women's Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Wolfsburg in Germany.
• An own goal by Caitlin Dijkstra, pressured by Barcelona's Ewa Pajor, opened the scoring in the 26th minute.
• Irene Paredes and Salma Paralluelo scored two quick goals early in the second half, extending Barcelona's lead to 3-0.
• Wolfsburg's Janina Minge pulled one back with a header in the 79th minute, but substitute Sydney Schertenleib sealed the win with a late curling shot.
• Barcelona, aiming for a third consecutive Champions League title, demonstrated dominance in possession and attack, leaving Wolfsburg with a steep challenge in the second leg next week.

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