Ewa Pajor put Barcelona on course for a 3-1 win against Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday and moved within sight of Sam Kerr's scoring record.

Pajor’s opening goal in the 29th minute at Estadi Johan Cruyff was her 15th in 16 appearances in the group or league phase of European club soccer's top competition. According to UEFA, only Chelsea striker Kerr has more at this stage of the Champions League, with 16 goals.

“For me it was most important that today we won,” Pajor said after a victory that keeps Barcelona top of the standings with one game to go.

Barcelona was already guaranteed a place in the playoffs at least and is ahead of Lyon on goal difference.

Chandra Davidson equalized for Benfica just after halftime, but two goals in the space of four minutes effectively seal

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