{"id":144982,"date":"2024-12-15T13:58:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T12:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weisetech.dev\/fc-barcelona-noticias\/en\/barca-wins-narrowly-rolf-breaks-the-deadlock-from-the-penalty-spot_309330_102\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T07:13:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T05:13:00","slug":"barca-wins-narrowly-rolf-breaks-the-deadlock-from-the-penalty-spot_309330_102","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com\/en\/womens-football\/barca-wins-narrowly-rolf-breaks-the-deadlock-from-the-penalty-spot_309330_102.html","title":{"rendered":"Bar\u00e7a wins narrowly: Rolf\u00f6 breaks the deadlock from the penalty spot"},"content":{"rendered":"

A penalty on Vicky L\u00f3pez converted by Rolf\u00f6 gave victory to a Bar\u00e7a that suffered to overcome Valencia<\/h2> \r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n Calendar of FC Barcelona <\/a>\r\n<\/div>

The first half at Mestalla <\/strong>ended in a 0-0 draw after 45 minutes in which Valencia showed defensive solidity and order, while Bar\u00e7a could not find its best version. The home team, well positioned and betting on long counterattacks, managed to stop a Bar\u00e7a team that was struggling to generate clear danger.<\/p>

Valencia gave an early warning, taking advantage of an error in Bar\u00e7a’s ball out, but Mart\u00ed<\/strong> was unable to finish off his shot. For their part, the cul\u00e9s had several approaches: a shot by Vicky L\u00f3pez <\/strong>and shots by Aitana and Pina<\/strong> that did not find the goal or ran into the rival defense. The clearest chance came when Jana Fernandez forced Canales to make a great save to clear the ball for a corner.<\/p>

The match had moments of tension, with several yellow cards, including one for home manager Cristian Toro for protesting. Bar\u00e7a, although dominant in possession, did not have the fluidity or precision that is usual in its associations.<\/p>

In the second half, Bar\u00e7a came out with more intensity and managed to impose itself on Valencia to take the narrow victory. From the start, the blaugranas showed their intention to break the tie and, after a penalty committed on Vicky L\u00f3pez, Rolf\u00f6<\/strong> converted the 0-1 with a shot close to the post that was impossible for Canales.<\/p>

Valencia tried to react with changes and some isolated approaches, but Bar\u00e7a controlled the pace of the match, although without much clarity in the final meters. The visitors had several opportunities to extend the lead, such as a shot from Pajor or a long-range shot from Brugts, both well resolved by Canales.<\/p>

The scare came with the injury of Graham Hansen, forcing his substitution by Salma Paralluelo, who starred The last attempts by the Catalans were unsuccessful in their attempts.<\/p>

Despite Valencia’s insistence, the locals were unable to worry Gemma Font too much, and Bar\u00e7a managed to maintain their advantage until the final whistle.<\/p>

Alexia is making progress in her recovery and is aiming for Wednesday<\/h3>

A positive piece of news for Bar\u00e7a was the participation of Alexia Putellas<\/strong> in part of Saturday’s training session, taking an important step in her recovery from the injury to the triceps surae in her right leg. After completing the three weeks expected to be out, the club is still monitoring her progress to assess whether she will be able to help the team in Wednesday’s duel against the English team.<\/p>

Match technical sheet and summary:<\/h3>