Women's Barça lifted its first title of the season with a resounding victory. The blaugranas defeated Real Madrid with a hefty 5-0, once again showcasing the vast difference between the two teams. This confirms Barça's dominance in women's clásicos and leaves Real Madrid with the challenge of closing the gap with their rival team.
Meanwhile, as Women's Barça wins titles and shines, Real Madrid is still searching for a project to compete at the same level. The question remains whether the day will come when the white team can compete more evenly in women's clásicos.
Laporta, the visible support
After the victory, Joan Laporta didn't miss the opportunity to be present at the medal ceremony. Barça's president congratulated his players, showing a firm commitment to the club's women's section. This gesture is not new; Laporta has always supported the women's team as a key part of Barça's project.
His presence is a symbolic endorsement and a clear message: Barça values its women's and men's teams equally. These kinds of gestures strengthen the players' confidence and project an image of unity and institutional commitment.
Florentino Pérez and his absence
In contrast, Florentino Pérez was not present at the final. Although it was known in advance that Real Madrid's president had no intention of attending, his absence has caused criticism and debate. The absence of the Madridist board reinforces the idea that the club doesn't value its women's team equally.
To worsen the situation, the president of the RFEF, Rafael Louzán, also couldn't attend due to flight issues, further diminishing the institutional presence at the event. With this, Laporta's figure stood out even more.
An implicit message
The difference in attitudes between the two presidents has caused numerous comments. While Laporta reaffirms his commitment to women's soccer with actions, Florentino seems to convey indifference toward the development of his section. This contrast highlights the unequal commitment of both clubs toward women's soccer and raises a debate about the responsibility of major clubs in its promotion.
Ultimately, Laporta's gesture in the Super Cup not only celebrates another title for Barça but also portrays Florentino Pérez. The involvement of leaders is key to fostering equality and the growth of women's soccer. Laporta understands this; Florentino, apparently, doesn't yet.