Barcelona began the protection of their Heroes Association crown with an agreeable home triumph against Benfica.
Skipper Alexia Putellas got the hosts on their way, heading in from short proximity after Caroline Graham Hansen's shot diverted into her way, prior to multiplying Barca's benefit while turning Esmee Brugts' header over the line from short proximity.
Aitana Bonmati got her first of the night presently before half-time, showing extraordinary poise to dismiss strongly from a test prior to boring in vehemently.
Bonmati's second came when was managed decidedly an excess of room from the get-go in the last part and the 2023 Ballon d'Or champ rebuffed Benfica with a firm completion into the furthest corner.
"It's great to begin the season in the Heroes Association, scoring five objectives before our own fans. We need to continue onward for more," said Bonmati.
The pick of the pack came from Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala, who scored with her most memorable ignite only seconds subsequent to coming the seat, rising acrobatically to meet a cross with a bike kick.
Benfica had open doors right off the bat in the game, however oversaw just a single shot on track in the last part.
Canada midfielder Marie-Yasmine Alidou had the most obvious opportunity for the guests, making an incredible break into the case however terminating straight under the control of goalkeeper Catalina Coll.
With the last of this season's Bosses Association set to happen in Bilbao at San Mames, Barcelona will be satisfied to have made a positive beginning.
Barcelona and Britain midfielder Keira Walsh said: "It's the inspiration of the club to be in the Bosses Association last consistently. You can see that inspiration in the young ladies and I see it in preparing consistently. This club merits nothing less."
The triumph was the 100th for supervisor Jonatan Giraldez since he assumed responsibility in 2021, who will expect to make it 101 on Sunday when Genuine Madrid visit Estadio Olimpico for El Clasico.
Somewhere else in Gathering A, Eintracht Frankfurt, who have Barcelona next break in the opposition on 22 November, beat Rosengard 2-1 in Sweden.