Barcelona Femeni have eased to a Liga F title defence on the back of a routine 3-0 win over Sporting Huelva this weekend.
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🏆Juguem juntes, guanyem juntes 🏆 pic.twitter.com/R5CIPRDlJ6— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) April 30, 2023
Jonatan Giráldez’s team have been in a strong position to confirm their league retention, since the start of March, but they have now confirmed their title, ahead of Real Madrid.
👏 una vegada més afició!!! pic.twitter.com/lYcORMliYE
— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) April 30, 2023
Key star Alexia Putellas continued her return to first team action, with a cameo role, as the Spanish international lifted the trophy at full time.
Jonaaaaaaaaaaatan Giráldeeeeeeeez pic.twitter.com/Hh3XQJj1CE
— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) April 30, 2023
However, on the back of another domestic double, Putellas called on her teammates to now switch their focus to the UEFA Champions League final next month.
Alexia amb la Lliga 🏆 pic.twitter.com/0XaHaebEMx
— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) April 30, 2023
Barcelona were unable to defend their 2021 European title last season, losing out to French giants Lyon in the final, but they are back in contention this season.
Aquest moment 🥹🏆🔝 pic.twitter.com/wxzcQ6pGHr
— FC Barcelona Femení (@FCBfemeni) April 30, 2023
The Catalans edged past Chelsea in the semi finals, with VfL Wolfsburg or Arsenal on the horizon, as opponents for the final in Eindhoven.
Images via Barcelona Femeni CF on Twitter
