Despite the defeat, Barcelona knock out Manchester City

Manchester City overcame Barcelona, 2x1, on Wednesday, in a match relating to the quarter-finals of the Women Champions League. The catalães beat Gareth Taylor's team, 3x0, in the first leg of the tie.

The opening goal was scored by Janine Beckie after 20 minutes. With this goal, Janine Beckie recorded his five goal of the current campaign.

With 59 minutes on the clock, Asisat Oshoala struck for Barcelona. Samantha Mewis scored the winning goal after 68 minutes from the penalty spot.

With this result, Barcelona are into the next round of the competition. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Lluís Cortés's team will play away against Paris SG.