Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas is the central figure of the documentary series Alexia: Labor Omnia Vincit, which translates to Alexia: Work Always Wins. The series chronicles the recent months in Barcelona, offering an intimate look at the tensions surrounding her, her teammates, and the leadership of coach Jorge Vilda and the Spanish Football Federation. Through candid footage and interviews, the project explores the pressures of elite sport while highlighting the ongoing debate inside the national team about professionalism, performance, and unity as they navigate a challenging period.
The official clip posted by Putellas accompanied a message underscoring the need for a professional environment where athletes can dedicate themselves fully to training, preparation, and competition. The message emphasizes that football is a vocation that requires focus, energy, and resilience, not only for the present squad but for those who will follow in their footsteps. It signals a belief that sustained commitment and top-level readiness should be the standard across the federation, and it calls for a renewed energy that can sustain long campaigns and major tournaments.
Putellas goes further in her commentary, articulating a long-held aspiration to compete at the pinnacle of club and national team football. She stresses the importance of competing in the Champions League, the European Cup, the World Cup, and the Olympic Games, and she questions any circumstances that might undermine the chance to compete at the highest level. Her stance resonates with fellow players who have expressed dissatisfaction with certain decision-making processes, and it has sparked a broader conversation about leadership, accountability, and the direction of Spain’s national team program. The documentary frames these discussions as part of a broader movement among players who seek clearer pathways to success and a culture that prioritizes performance and welfare alike.
The three-part series opens with a landmark moment at the Camp Nou, where Barcelona hosted a high-profile women’s football match against Real Madrid and Wolfsburg. It captures the electricity of the crowd and the historical significance of a record-breaking attendance in women’s football. The narrative then traces a season with Barcelona’s women’s team, highlighting the team’s technical excellence, strategic evolution, and the day-to-day realities that shape performance. The arc concludes with a difficult away result in Turin and a serious injury that briefly sidelined Alexia from competition, underscoring the fragility inherent in a sport demanding peak physical condition and meticulous recovery. The series uses these events to reflect on resilience, recovery, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that characterizes top-level football.