Women's Barça is at a crucial moment in the season. Thee final stretch of the year is marked by important challenges in the league and, especially, in the Champions League.
The team, which boasts a talented squad, faces a series of obstacles that could determine the course of the season. With coach Pere Romeu at the helm, the players will have to overcome these key moments if they want to keep their aspirations intact.
Alexia Putellas's Absence
A few weeks ago, Women's Barça announced the injury of Alexia Putellas, one of the brightest stars in women's soccer. The captain suffered an injury to the triceps surae of her right leg, which will keep her out for at least three weeks.
Although the injury is not serious, Alexia's importance in the team's formation makes her absence a hard blow. The player is expected to return just in time for one of the key matches of the season: the match against Manchester City at Montjuïc. However, doubts remain over her physical condition and whether she'll be able to be at her best for this match.
Goodbye to Barça's Jewel until 2025
Alexia Putellas's injury is compounded by Vicky López's, one of the jewels of the Women's Barça's team. The player left the national team training camp due to discomfort that turned out to be a strain of the internal lateral ligament of her right knee.
This setback, suffered during a friendly between Spain and South Korea, will keep her off the field for at least a month. Therefore, Vicky won't be able to participate in key matches such as the Champions League match against Manchester City.
Vicky López's absence comes at a crucial time for Women's Barça. With two key players missing, coach Pere Romeu will have to adapt his plans and find new solutions. The pressure is increasing, but the squad remains strong and has quality players who can step up.
Mapi León and Her Warning about Injuries
Women's Barça's center-back Mapi León has been one of the most critical voices regarding the management of injuries in the Spanish National Team. On several occasions, the defender has highlighted the need to protect the players and adjust the schedule to avoid injuries due to overload.
Mapi, who refused to be drafted to the national team out of principles, had already warned about the dangers of such a tight schedule. With the recent absence of Vicky López, her words take on even greater relevance. Barcelona must carefully manage the absences and protect its players in order to remain competitive in the competitions that remain.