Barça Femení Aims for a Second European Triumph in Three Years
Barça Femení eyes a second Women’s Champions League crown in three seasons, a milestone that would echo the era associated with Lionel Messi and his teammates. The club pursues glory as it prepares to face Wolfsburg at a neutral venue, aiming to add another chapter to its growing European legacy.
On June 3, the Barcelona women will walk out at the Philips Stadium in Eindhoven with a chance to reach a fourth European final in five years. The club’s golden period from 2006 to 2015, when it claimed the continental title four times, stands as a benchmark, even though that old squad could not return to the final this time around.
Victory, should it come against Wolfsburg, would yield a second title in three years, matching the early 2010s double that featured stars who helped Barca lift the trophy during Messi’s era. If Barcelona triumphs, it would reinforce the club’s status as a historical force in European women’s football.
Even without Alexia Putellas, a Ballon d’Or winner twice, this season has highlighted the strength and depth of the Catalan squad. A rare defeat to Madrid CFF last weekend interrupted an otherwise exceptional run but did little to tarnish the broader narrative of a remarkable campaign.
The domestic campaign has been sensational. The team has accumulated 28 victories in 30 league games, with 118 goals scored and only 10 conceded. That goal difference appears in the European arena as well, where losses have been scarce and nearly every match has reinforced the team’s credibility. A single win could seal a dominant triumph in the big competition, underscoring the squad’s growing consistency on multiple fronts.
When Barca last lifted two European titles within a three-year span, Messi was the focal point of a strong supporting cast. The magical midfield trio of Sergio Busquets, Xavi, and Andrés Iniesta defined a philosophy that blended creativity with relentless pressure, complemented by a potent frontline featuring the likes of Pedro and David Villa. That celebrated period culminated in the unforgettable 2011 final victory over Manchester United, a game that still resonates with fans and pundits alike.
Who stands out among the Women’s squad as they chase a historic milestone? GOAL, in collaboration with Heineken Fresh Football, provides a closer look at the players who could shape this final chapter [GOAL].
Source: Goal