Barcelona Women struck first in their El Clásico encounter with Real Madrid. The two heavyweights of Spanish football met in the Copa de la Reina quarter-final on Wednesday.

Barcelona has been the dominant force in women’s football, clinching the Supercopa title for the past four years. Their track record sets a high bar for Real Madrid, who are eager to dethrone their rivals. The pressure is on as Barcelona looks to secure their sixth title, further solidifying their status as a powerhouse in the sport.

Arsenal thrashed OH Leuven 4-0 in the Women’s Champions League playoff first leg as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Paris FC 3-2.

Once again, Real Madrid had to concede defeat to FC Barcelona Femení: After losing the Supercopa Femenina final 0-2 less than two weeks ago (January 24), they also fell to the superior Catalan side in the Copa de la Reina quarter-final on Thursday evening.

Barcelona may have lifted their sixth Spanish Supercopa in a row, but it's clear that Real Madrid can now go toe-to-toe with their eternal rivals.