FC Barcelona secured a 4-0 away victory against Badalona Women in Liga F at the Municipal de Palamós, but Pere Romeu’s side paid a heavy physical price with two significant injuries.

Injuries to Kika Nazareth and Clara Serrajordi Overshadow Victory

The Blaugrana collected all three points on the Catalan coast, yet the afternoon turned costly with medical setbacks in both halves. Midfielder Clara Serrajordi required assistance from the club’s medical staff to leave the pitch during the second half. The youngster suffered severe pain in her ankle while attempting to clear a cross inside the penalty area. Her substitution forced Pere Romeu into an early reshuffle, handing playing time to Patri Guijarro in the 52nd minute.

The physical toll compounded an already depleted squad list. Kika Nazareth missed the fixture entirely due to a myofascial injury in the rectus femoris of her right thigh. Medical evaluations confirmed the player faces a recovery window lasting between four and five weeks, leaving Romeu short of attacking options during a demanding stretch of the domestic campaign.

Kerolin Leads Goalscoring as VAR Decision Breaks Drought

Despite the disruptions, Barcelona controlled the tempo of the derby from the opening minutes. Kerolin opened the scoring after just five minutes, collecting possession and executing a sharp technical cut past former Barcelona goalkeeper Txell Font before finishing into the net for her first Liga F goal in Blaugrana colors.

The scoreline remained narrow until the hour mark, when a breakthrough arrived through a video review. With Badalona pressing for an equalizer—highlighted by an Irina Uribe long-range free kick that struck Cata Coll’s crossbar—Barcelona launched a counter-attack. Carla Julià threatened to double the lead before Badalona central defender Lucía Martínez hauled her down inside the box. Pere Romeu requested a VAR review, resulting in the referee awarding a straight red card to Martínez and pointing to the penalty spot. It marked the first time this season that a VAR review in the league favored the Barcelona coach.

Graham Hansen converted the resulting 61st-minute penalty past Font with a powerful strike. Kerolin added her second of the match four minutes later by reacting quickest to a rebound after Mayssa Baha hit the woodwork. Substitute Claudia Pina completed the 4-0 scoreline in the 75th minute with a close-range finish, sealing another three points that keep Barcelona at the top of the Liga F standings.

Match Details and Lineups at Palamós

The derby took place at the Municipal de Palamós, continuing a temporary relocation for Badalona Women while natural grass is installed at their home stadium to meet Liga F competition requirements. The venue has hosted the fixture for two consecutive years.

Badalona deployed Txell Font in goal, supported by a defensive line of Nerea Carmona, Lucía Martínez, Cristina Cubedo, and Sonia Majarín (replaced by Lucía Carmona in the 82nd minute). Elena Julve, Lorena Navarro, Maria Llompart (replaced by Kalu in the 82nd minute), Paula Sánchez (replaced by Izarne in the 74th minute), and Irina Uribe (replaced by Sheila Guijarro in the 74th minute) formed the midfield and attack alongside Mirari Uria, who made way for Hendricks on the hour mark. Marc Ballester managed the side, which has now gone six matches without a win.

Barcelona lined up with Cata Coll between the posts. The defensive and midfield units featured Martina Fernández, Marta Torrejón, Renee Van Asten (replaced by Aïcha Camara in the 62nd minute), Carla Julià (replaced by Esmee Brugts in the 73rd minute), Clara Serrajordi, Aitana Bonmatí (replaced by Sydney Schertenleib in the 62nd minute), Rosalía Domínguez, Graham Hansen (replaced by Claudia Pina in the 73rd minute), Mayssa Baha, and Kerolin. Arantza Gallastegui Pérez of the Basque Committee refereed the match, issuing yellow cards to Cristina Cubedo, Maria Llompart, Itzi, Martina, and Izarne, alongside the red card shown to Lucía Martínez.