Graham defeats Madrid CFF to close the league season
FC Barcelona won 0-3 against Madrid CFF at the Fernando Torres with a hat-trick, one of them from the penalty spot, from Graham Hansen, who was the MVP of the match. Vicky López completed the rout for the culés, who conclude the league championship with a resounding victory against the Madrid side away from home.
31 MAY 2026
Before the match kicked off, Madrid CFF paid tribute to their youth academy championship-winning teams. FC Barcelona took to the Fernando Torres pitch with a starting XI full of academy graduates, and a debut for Meritxell Font in goal, as well as receiving a guard of honour from their opponents. The Barça goalkeeper was very alert to cut out a dangerous situation from Anita Marcos. The rebound fell to Alba Ruiz, but her shot went high. Salma had an opportunity, but lacked accuracy in front of goal. Precisely, the Zaragoza forward created the first goal of the match with a cross into the box that Graham Hansen headed home to beat Paola Ulloa and break the deadlock. Twenty-five minutes into the game, the referee awarded a penalty for a handball by Freja Siri inside the area. The Swedish midfielder stopped a long-range shot from Patri Guijarro with her hand. Graham Hansen was tasked with taking the penalty. The Norwegian deceived Paola Ulloa to score.
The home side sought a response through Melgaard. The forward's shot was blocked by the Barça defence and the ball went directly into the hands of a confident Meritxell Font, who held onto it. Just before half-time, the goalkeeper also caught a header from Natasa Andonova inside the area. After the restart, Vicky López and Clara Serrajordi came on for FC Barcelona. Although the first big chance of the second half fell to Natasa Andonova, who controlled the ball and unleashed a rocket that went over the crossbar. Irene Paredes and Sydney Schertenleib also got minutes for the Blaugranas. Precisely, the midfielder came close to finishing a good delivery from a corner. Pere Romeu's side also appealed for a penalty on Ewa Pajor, but after reviewing the incident on the FVS, the referee did not award it.
The Madrid team also made changes from the bench with the introduction of Emilie Nautnes and Nerea Sánchez. Just a few minutes later, Clara Serrajordi sent a long ball for the run of Graham Hansen, who broke into the box, cut inside Mônica Hickmann, and unleashed a right-footed shot into the back of the net to beat Paola Ulloa and score the third. The Norwegian forward was chosen as the MVP of the match. The fourth was scored by Vicky López. The Vallecas-born player also beat her defender and unleashed a shot that the Madrid team's goalkeeper saved. The rebound fell back to the midfielder, who did not miss to seal the definitive 0-4 on the scoreboard and close out the result. Sánchez Vera brought on Belén de Gracia for Paola Ulloa in the final minute of play. Madrid CFF close the season in 9th position in the league table with 37 points, while the Catalans finish as champions.