25 Apr 2026

Bayern and Barcelona draw 1-1: Kett goes from hero to red-carded

Franziska Kett turned Allianz Arena into a rollercoaster. The Bayern defender leveled against Barcelona on 69 minutes, then was sent off for violent conduct 11 minutes later. In between, Barcelona dominated the ball, Bayern owned the scraps, and the UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinal finished 1-1 in Munich.

Ewa Pajor had opened the scoring early for Barça, guiding in Esmee Brugts’ measured cross on 8 minutes. The visitors’ control was clear, but Bayern’s resilience matched it all night.

Early strike, bold reply

Barcelona landed first. After a neat left-side sequence, Brugts whipped in a precise cross and Pajor met it with a right-foot finish for 0-1. Bayern’s answer took time, but the move was worth the wait.

On 69 minutes, a flowing sequence down the right ended with Pernille Harder sliding a clever assist into Kett’s stride. The full-back drilled her shot past Catalina Coll for 1-1 and lit up the Allianz.

Possession vs duels: two game plans, one scoreline

Barcelona finished with 73% possession, 683 passes and 21 shots, including 7 on target and a Brugts effort off the woodwork. Bayern had 27% of the ball and 249 passes, but won 60% of all duels, made 20 tackles and cleared the danger 46 times.

Bayern’s back line lived on the front foot. Captain Glódís Viggósdóttir posted 12 clearances, and Vanessa Gilles added 8 plus a goal-line clearance. Ena Mahmutovic made 5 saves to keep the tie level. For Barça, the left axis purred: Mapi León completed 106 of 116 passes with 133 touches, while Patricia Guijarro was central with 121 passes and 4 shots.

Kett’s big night swings again

Kett was Bayern’s headline. Beyond the goal, she won 9 duels, had 3 shots on target, and completed 18 of 23 passes before her 80th-minute red card. Her Sofascore Rating was 8.3, the highest on the pitch.

Harder’s all-around display underpinned Bayern’s best moments. She recorded the assist, created a big chance, and drew 4 fouls. Klara Bühl delivered 3 key passes and 3 accurate crosses in 75 minutes. For Barcelona, Pajor finished with 1 goal from 3 shots and won 2 fouls, while Brugts was a persistent outlet with an assist, 2 shots on target and that crossbar kiss.

Late pressure, late cards

Down to ten, Bayern leaned even more on timing and grit. Barcelona pushed with 6 second-half corners and 17 shots after the break, but couldn’t find a winner. Guijarro and Clara Serrajordi Díaz were booked for fouls in the closing stages, and Mahmutovic was shown yellow for time-wasting at 90+1.

One curious note from a tense night: Bayern coach José Barcala received a pre-match red card for argument. Referee Ivana Martinčić kept a busy book as the semifinal intensity spiked.

Numbers to know

– Possession: Bayern 27% — Barcelona 73%
– Total shots: Bayern 7 — Barcelona 21
– Shots on target: Bayern 4 — Barcelona 7
– Tackles: Bayern 20 — Barcelona 14
– Clearances: Bayern 46 — Barcelona 11
– Corners: Bayern 3 — Barcelona 6

Who topped the Sofascore Ratings

– Franziska Kett 8.3: goal, 3 shots on target, 9 duels won, then a red on 80′
– Mapi León 7.7: 116 passes, 106 accurate, 133 touches, 3/3 tackles won
– Patricia Guijarro 7.7: 121 passes, 4 shots, 5 tackles
– Ewa Pajor 7.5: opening goal, 3 shots, 2 fouls won
– Vanessa Gilles 7.6: 20/22 passes, 8 clearances, 1 on-target attempt and a goal-line clearance
– Ena Mahmutovic 7.0: 5 saves and 1 punch

Sofascore has the full breakdown, from live momentum to every player heat map and Sofascore Rating. For a semifinal that blended control and chaos, it sets up a compelling finish to this UEFA Women’s Champions League matchup.

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