Barcelona take command of Champions League semi-final in front of record crowd

Alexia Putellas claimed two of Barcelona’s goals against Wolfsburg (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Barcelona put one foot in the Champions League final with a crushing 5-1 semi-final first leg success over Wolfsburg in front of record attendance for women’s football.

A crowd of 91,648 packed into the Nou Camp as Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas scored twice to put Barca in complete control of the tie.