Barcelona vs Paris FC: final score and scoring sequence
The final score was Barcelona 5, Paris FC 2 in the opening league-phase match for both clubs. Paris FC struck first when Evelyne Viens finished in the fifth minute, but the lead did not last. Kerolin equalized before Clara Serrajordi's volley put Barcelona ahead.
Ewa Pajor converted a Caroline Graham Hansen cross, and Hansen then scored before halftime. Pajor added her second goal with roughly 20 minutes left. Paris captain Clara Mateo replied after a quick break, completing the seven-goal scoreline.
Who scored and who stood out
Pajor's two goals moved her level with Sam Kerr on 17 goals at the top of the competition's all-time group-stage and league-phase scoring list, according to UEFA. Hansen was named Player of the Match after contributing a goal and creating Pajor's first.
The result also showed why the timing of the goals matters. Paris FC's early breakthrough created an upset opening, but Barcelona answered with four goals before the interval and did not have to chase the match in the second half.
- Barcelona scorers: Kerolin, Clara Serrajordi, Ewa Pajor twice and Caroline Graham Hansen.
- Paris FC scorers: Evelyne Viens and Clara Mateo.
- UEFA Player of the Match: Caroline Graham Hansen.
What the result means in the league phase
Barcelona began the defense of its European title with three points. This is the second season of the 18-team league-phase format, so the result is an opening position rather than a group winner deciding match. Each club has five league-phase fixtures remaining.
Barcelona's next European match is away to Roma at 18:45 CET on September 30. Paris FC returns home to face Arsenal at 18:45 CET on the same day. Those fixtures offer the next useful checkpoint for both teams after the opener.
