Barca Femeni demolish Benfica and 2 other under-radar stories of the day

Barca Femeni demolish Benfica

The women's team put five unanswered goals past the Portuguese side's goalkeeper, with Asista Oshoala scoring a stunning bicycle kick goal and Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas recording a brace each.

Barca Femeni are top of their Champions League group with 6 points after 2 games.

Alex Song retires

Ex-Barca midfielder has announced his retirement from football aged 36. The Cameroonian represented the Catalans between 2012 and 2016, contributing with 1 goal and 2 assists in 65 appearances for the club.

Putellas reaches big milestone

Alexia's header against Benfica not only marked her first Champions League goal since May 2022 but also secured her 20th goal in the competition, making her Barcelona's top scorer in the UCL.