FC Barcelona Femení capped off an extraordinary domestic campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Atlético de Madrid Femenino. Goals from Irene Paredes and Aitana Bonmatí sealed the win, leaving the Madrid-based side devastated as they fell to fourth in the league standings, just one point behind Real Madrid Femenino, and missed out on a Champions League spot.
Atlético de Madrid Femenino gave themselves a glimmer of hope late in the match, pulling one back just four minutes after Alexia Putellas missed a penalty. However, Barça Femení maintained their composure and held on to secure all three points, exemplifying the calmness and control that has defined their campaign.
A Season of Unparalleled Dominance
The statistics from Barça Femení’s league campaign are nothing short of breathtaking. They achieved a perfect record, winning all 30 matches, scoring an astonishing 148 goals, and conceding just 11.
Despite facing numerous injury setbacks throughout the season, the team’s momentum remained unshaken. Remarkably, 31 players featured for the team, with 20 different goal scorers—a testament to their depth and versatility.
Having secured the league title with six games to spare, Barça Femení showed no signs of complacency in the remaining fixtures.
Their relentless drive extended beyond the pitch, as they twice broke the world record for attendance in women’s football. The iconic Camp Nou was packed with 91,648 fans for their UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Wolfsburg, setting a new global benchmark.
Unfinished Business in Europe and Domestic Cup
Although their Liga F campaign has come to an end, Barça Femení still have two significant challenges ahead. On May 21, they will face Olympique Lyonnais Féminin in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final, a rematch of last year’s heartbreaking loss.
Just four days later, they will take on arch-rivals Real Madrid Femenino in the Copa de la Reina semi-final.
If they manage to triumph in both competitions—a feat that seems well within reach given their imperious form—they will complete a second successive treble, cementing this season as one of the greatest in football history.
