Barcelona came from behind to beat Eintracht Frankfurt and extend their perfect start in the Champions League.
The defending champions dominated possession in the first half but struggled to create clear-cut chances against a well-organised Frankfurt.
Somewhat against the run of play, hosts Frankfurt broke the deadlock shortly before half-time with Laura Freigang powering a header beyond Sandra Panos.
With the words of manager Jonatan Giraldez still ringing in their ears as they emerged for the second half, the defending champions Barcelona took just four minutes to draw level when Spain forward Salma Paralluelo rounded off a lovely team goal from close range.
Some lacklustre defending allowed Mariona Caldentey to pounce on a loose ball in the box to put Barcelona in front just shy of the hour mark.
Paralleulo stroked home the third after finding space near the penalty spot to ensure the visitors avoided a slip up in Germany.
Barcelona, who have won all 11 games across all competitions this season, lead the way in Group A with six points from their opening two matches with Frankfurt in second.
Benfica are third, trailing Frankfurt on goal difference, after bouncing back from their opening round 5-0 defeat against Barcelona to see off Rosengard 1-0 on Wednesday.
Portugal midfielder Kika Nazareth scored the only goal of the night at Benfica Campus.
Line-ups
Eintracht Frankfurt Ladies
Formation 4-3-1-2
- 1Johannes
- 17Wolter
- 23Doorsoun
- 4Kleinherne
- 18Hanshaw
- 14ReutelerSubstituted forGräweat 71′minutes
- 31Pawollek
- 28Dunst
- 10Freigang
- 19Anyomi
- 7Prasnikar
Substitutes
- 2Santos de Oliveira
- 8Gräwe
- 9Martinez
- 13Kirchberger
- 20Açikgöz
- 21Johann
- 22Riesen
- 25Veit
- 26Bösl
- 27Nachtigall
- 29Açikgöz
- 30Wamser
Barcelona Femenino
Formation 4-2-3-1
- 1Paños
- 15BronzeSubstituted forTorrejónat 79′minutes
- 23Engen
- 4León Cebrián
- 22BatlleBooked at 68minsSubstituted forCorralesat 87′minutes
- 21Walsh
- 12Guijarro Gutiérrez
- 10Graham HansenSubstituted forBrugtsat 74′minutes
- 14Bonmatí
- 7ParallueloSubstituted forLópez Serrano Félixat 87′minutes
- 9Caldentey OliverBooked at 67minsSubstituted forPinaat 79′minutes
Substitutes
- 6Pina
- 8Torrejón
- 20Oshoala
- 24Brugts
- 25Font
- 26Dragoni
- 30López Serrano Félix
- 34Fernández
- 40Corrales
Live Text
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Match ends, Eintracht Frankfurt Ladies 1, Barcelona Femenino 3.
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Second Half ends, Eintracht Frankfurt Ladies 1, Barcelona Femenino 3.
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Substitution, Barcelona Femenino. Lucía Corrales replaces Ona Batlle.
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Substitution, Barcelona Femenino. Vicky López replaces Salma Paralluelo.
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Attempt blocked. Patri Guijarro (Barcelona Femenino) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
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Attempt saved. Lara Prasnikar (Eintracht Frankfurt Ladies) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
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Foul by Marta Torrejón (Barcelona Femenino).
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Nicole Anyomi (Eintracht Frankfurt Ladies) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Clàudia Pina (Barcelona Femenino) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Lara Prasnikar (Eintracht Frankfurt Ladies).
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Offside, Barcelona Femenino. Mapi León tries a through ball, but Salma Paralluelo is caught offside.
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Substitution, Barcelona Femenino. Clàudia Pina replaces Mariona Caldentey.
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Substitution, Barcelona Femenino. Marta Torrejón replaces Lucy Bronze.
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Attempt missed. Ona Batlle (Barcelona Femenino) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left following a corner.
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Corner, Barcelona Femenino. Conceded by Pia-Sophie Wolter.
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Substitution, Barcelona Femenino. Esmee Brugts replaces Caroline Graham Hansen.
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Foul by Salma Paralluelo (Barcelona Femenino).
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Tanja Pawollek (Eintracht Frankfurt Ladies) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Substitution, Eintracht Frankfurt Ladies. Lisanne Gräwe replaces Géraldine Reuteler.
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Sandra Paños (Barcelona Femenino) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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