Champions League WOMEN
Caroline Graham Hansen shines As Barcelona face Roma at Tre Fontane
On 30 September 2026, Barcelona travelled to Rome's Tre Fontane stadium for a WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Jornada 2 clash with AS Roma, where Norwegian forward Caroline Graham Hansen opened the scoring, putting the Catalans ahead 1‑0. The goal came early in the first half, as the home crowd watched the match unfold.
Barcelona's attacking edge
Caroline Graham Hansen broke the deadlock, putting Barcelona ahead 1‑0. She celebrated with teammates as the ball rolled into the net. Later, Claudia Pina also found the net, adding to the Catalan tally. Barcelona's Kerolin and Esmee Brugts featured on the flanks, while Aicha Camara and Sydney Schertenleib contributed in midfield. The image captures the moment the ball hit the net, freezing Hansen's decisive strike.
Patri Guijarro and Martina Piemonte contested the ball in midfield, illustrating the tight battle for possession. Clara Serrajordi and Aicha Camara were seen duelling for space on the right side. Barcelona's fluid passing created several chances, though Roma's defence held firm at times. Kerolin and Martina Piemonte were seen contesting the ball in midfield, underscoring the tactical intensity.
Roma's home atmosphere
Roma's supporters filled the stands, creating a vibrant atmosphere for the Champions League encounter. Frederikke Thogersen and Manuela Giugliano were active in defence, reacting to Barcelona's attacks. Maya Antoine and Alice Corelli were captured on camera, reflecting the team's resolve. The supporters' chants are evident in the photographs, illustrating the passionate home crowd.
Frederikke Thogersen was matched against Barcelona's Kerolin, while Esmee Brugts and Aicha Camara also contested the right side, underscoring the close duels. Frequent switches of possession on the right side highlighted the rivalry between Esmee Brugts and Aicha Camara. These encounters showed Roma's willingness to challenge the Catalans across the pitch.
The match was captured in a photo gallery released by El, featuring images credited to EFE and ALESSANDRO DI MEO. The venue, located in Rome, Italy, is known as Tre Fontane. The collection, tagged under Liga de Campeones, showcases moments from the UEFA Women's Champions League fixture at Tre Fontane stadium in Rome, Italia, on Sept. 30, 2026. It highlights both the on‑field action and the passionate crowd.
The contrast between Barcelona's clinical edge and Roma's fervent home support underlined the growing appeal of women's football in Italy. The visual record offers a vivid snapshot of the tournament's quality, reinforcing the significance of the Women's Champions League in Rome.