Queen's Cup shock: FC Barcelona held to draw by CF Badalona, ending winning streak

FC Barcelona drew 0-0 with CF Badalona in the first leg of the women's football Queen's Cup semifinal, played on March 12, 2026. The 0-0 scoreline represents a major surprise, considering the Catalan team's dominance in the current competition. This draw ended FC Barcelona's impressive streak of 16 consecutive wins in all official tournaments. Despite clear dominance on the pitch, the players from the Catalan capital failed to break down the hosts' defense. The fate of the final spot will be decided in the return leg.

The hero of the evening was Badalona's goalkeeper, María López, whose interventions repeatedly saved her team from conceding. The media highlighted her crucial role in stopping the favorites' offense, describing her performance as phenomenal. For Barcelona, Polish striker Ewa Pajor started from the first minute, but this time she failed to get on the scoresheet. The Polish player, like her attacking teammates, bounced off the hosts' tight defensive wall. Barcelona's effectiveness in this match left much to be desired, resulting in the sensational sharing of points.

The Copa de la Reina, or Queen's Cup, is the most important cup competition in Spanish women's football, with its 44th edition concluding in May 2026. FC Barcelona is the most decorated club in the history of this tournament, regularly lifting the trophy in recent years. CF Badalona, who usually compete in lower divisions, pulled off one of the biggest surprises in their history in this competition. In the other semifinal of this year's edition, Atlético Madrid built a one-goal advantage, beating Madrid CFF 1-0.

The return leg is scheduled for March 18, 2026 at Estadi Johan Cruyff in Barcelona. The team led by the Catalan coaching staff will need to win this match to secure a place in the final scheduled for May 16 at Estadio de Gran Canaria. Badalona fans are hoping for another miracle and another clean sheet, which would give them a historic chance to fight for the trophy. However, experts point out that at home, Barcelona will be the clear favorite to make up for their lack of finishing.

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16 (matches) — number of consecutive Barcelona victories ended by the draw

Semifinal Schedule: March 12, 2026 — First leg semifinal in Badalona (0:0); March 18, 2026 — Return leg at Estadi Johan Cruyff