Nigeria’s Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala scored a brace in Barcelona Ladies 6-1 thrashing of Atletico Madrid in their Liga Iberdrola clash on Saturday.
Oshoala ended her four-match goal drought in the league following the two goals she scored in the game.
The 24-year-old scored the home team fourth goal on the stroke of half-time.
She grabbed her second goal of the game, two minutes after the break.
The Nigeria international was replaced by by Claudia Pina 17 minutes from time.
Barcelona returned to the top of the log following the win with seven points from three games.
In their opening game this season, Barcelona trounced CD Tacón 9-1 , drew 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano in the second league game, both of which the Super Falcons captain failed to find the back of the net.
Saturday’s victory hands Atletico Madrid their first league defeat this season, after back to back wins in the opening weeks.
They host Juventus in the Champions League Round of 32 reserve fixture on Wednesday.
Packaged by Lanre Olabisi
