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05/03 11:38 CDT Bonmat returns and Barcelona beats Bayern to reach 6th
straight Women's Champions League final
Bonmat returns and Barcelona beats Bayern to reach 6th straight Women's
Champions League final
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) --- Aitana Bonmat returned after five months out with
injury as Barcelona reached the Women's Champions League final for the sixth
straight year with a 4-2 win over Bayern Munich on Sunday.
Alexia Putellas scored twice and Salma Paralluelo and Ewa Pajor got one each
for Barcelona to advance 5-3 on aggregate after the sides drew the first leg of
their semifinal 1-1 in Munich last weekend.
The seven-time Spanish champion will play OL Lyonnes in the final in Oslo on
May 23 after the French team defeated title holder Arsenal in their semifinal
on Saturday.
The home fans' biggest cheer on Sunday came when Bonmat made her entrance as a
substitute in the 68th minute to return after breaking her leg. The three-time
Ballon d'Or winner broke her left fibula while training on international duty.
Bayern threatened a late comeback. Linda Dallmann had equalized early and
Pernille Harder pulled one back to restore some Bayern hope in the 71st.
Cato Coll produced a fingertip save to deny a fierce strike from Klara Bhl as
the German powerhouse pushed for more. Dallmann also hit the crossbar.
Harder had another goal ruled out late through VAR for an apparent foul in the
buildup.
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