Champions League. Season play. International duties. For those who celebrate, the end of year holiday spirit is about coming together with loved ones, near and far. Similarly, Barcelona Femení’s season has been anything but nonstop. This article will highlight some accomplishments of 2024 for club and country, following a full schedule for 2025.
Last facing off against UD Tenerife to a comfortable 6-2 victory on December 21st, FC Barcelona Femení sit comfortably atop the domestic Liga F table with 13 wins, 0 ties and 0 losses. Although nothing lasts forever, as season play resumes on January 5th, preparing for fourth ranked Real Sociedad. The Barcelona Femení stars have been up to a shining Christmas break, albeit short, well deserved. From players such as Esmee Brugts returning home to the Netherlands, Kika Nazareth to Portugal, Ewa Pajor to Poland, and Catalan locals like Cata Coll, each individual celebrated differently. Over the past few weeks, even face of the franchise Aitana Bonmatí received an honorary St. George’s Cross, or Creu de Sant Jordi award. This stems from the Catalan government rewarding those who have done great deeds or performed exceptional services for their homeland of Catalonia. Astana’s football resume is outstanding, as Barcelona fans and citizens both know.
Along with some side quests and relaxing in the snow or sand, Barcelona Femení are buckling up for Champions League play, hoping to defend their title for the third year in a row. The rest of top tier European clubs seem to be blooming, as clubs such as Manchester City and Chelsea in England are an imposing threat on continental glory. Similarly, German teams that are red hot include Bayern Munich Frauen, familiar VfL Wolfsburg and even Spanish counterparts Real Madrid have secured a spot in the UWCL last 16. Regarding style of play, head coach Pere Romeu has eyes on the prize and his set Starting XI in a 4-3-3 formation for both domestic and international competition .
2025 is a significant year for a quarter of the century, half of a decade, and full steam ahead for Barcelona Femení.
