German clubs left perplexed by the prowess of this squad
FC Barcelona's Dominance Shines in Women's Football
FC Barcelona is ruling the roost in women's football, with both the men's and women's teams displaying stellar performances. The women's team is on the cusp of making history by securing its third consecutive UEFA Women's Champions League title. This feat would further underscore the team's exceptional status and leave German clubs Looking up.
Herbert Hainer, president of the national double winner FC Bayern, acknowledges the noteworthy achievements of FC Barcelona. He asserts that the next step for FC Bayern's women's team is to compete at the top level in Europe.FC Barcelona, led by coach Pere Romeu, has set a high benchmark for the competition. They currently stand at the pinnacle of the Spanish Primera División Femenina and are set to compete in the Champions League final against Arsenal on June 6 at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon (6 p.m./DAZN).
Arsenal defender Leah Williamson expressed her respect for Barcelona ahead of the final. "They are a fantastic team, and they have the recent past to prove it," said Williamson.
The Barcelona women's team boasts a deep talent pool, with players like Claudia Pina, who tops the Champions League top scorers list with ten goals, World Cup winner Salma Paralluelo, and former Wolfsburg player Caroline Graham Hansen, among others, contributing to their success.
Ewa Pajor, a new addition to VfL Wolfsburg this season, has also impressed in her debut campaign. She scored 25 goals in the Spanish league, earning the prestigious Pichichi Trophy for the best scorer. Her 43 goals in 45 games across all competitions set a new club record.
While Pajor is optimistic about her team's chances, she acknowledges that the final is decided by small details. Her previous experience in the competition includes a loss to Barcelona in the 2023 final, despite taking a 2-0 lead early on.
Wolfsburg has struggled against Barcelona this season, losing both quarterfinal matches by wide margins, reflecting Barcelona's dominance on the field. Chelsea also found it difficult to match up against Barcelona during the semifinals.
Barcelona's women's team has a strong record of consistency, reaching five consecutive Champions League finals. Their domestic league domination is mirrored in the Football Money League ranking of women's football, where they have ranked at the top for three years.
Financially, Barcelona's women's team has shown strong growth, improving its results by 26 percent from the previous season, reaching a total revenue of €17.9 million in the 2023/24 season, according to the football finance report by auditing and consulting firm Deloitte in January. This places them just behind Arsenal, who also ranks second with the same revenue figures.
FC Bayern's women's team, on the other hand, lags behind in terms of financial performance, ranking 13th with €3.6 million in total revenue. However, club CEO Herbert Hainer believes that the path they have embarked upon, aiming for steady year-on-year improvement, is the right one.
While Barcelona is set to compete in the Champions League final, they still have the Copa de la Reina final against Atlético Madrid on June 7 in Huesca to secure a potential quadruple of domestic titles. Putellas has promised to "give everything and more to win all four trophies again."
The community policy of FC Barcelona, with a focus on gender equality and sports promotion, is essential in their success in both men's and women's football. In the upcoming UEFA Women's Champions League final, FC Barcelona's women's team, led by coach Pere Romeu, is set to compete against Arsenal, demonstrating their dominance in football's European leagues, including the Champions League.
