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Tebas's low blow to Barça's women's team: 'What they've done is beyond words'

Outrage at Barça over LaLiga's rude gesture toward the Barcelona women's team

19/05/2025 17:00:00h

Barça's women's team will play their fourth Champions League final in the last five years this Sunday.

What should be a source of pride for Spanish soccer, having a leading women's team in European soccer, seems to be poorly received in the higher echelons.

Laporta calls it sociological Madridism

It is what Joan Laporta calls "sociological Madridism", which translates to important positions in Spanish sports being filled by Madridists.

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Tebas's contribution to the good of Spanish soccer is once again pathetic | Getty Images, Madrid-Barcelona

Recognized and confessed Madridists like Javier Tebas, who has prioritized the little grace he must feel about Barça potentially winning another Champions League over the interest of Spanish soccer.

He has chosen to disrespect Barça and the victorious girls of Pere Romeu. The Champions League final, which will see Barça face Arsenal, is scheduled for six in the evening on Sunday in Lisbon.

Tebas has no influence in women's soccer. But he has done what he could to detract from the achievements of the Barcelona players, who have won three of the last four Champions Leagues contested.

This Sunday, the last matchday of LaLiga is also taking place. Most matches are inconsequential because everything is settled regarding the title and European spots.

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LaLiga tries to downplay Barça's presence, once again, in the Women's Champions League final | Getty Images

Tebas neither likes women's soccer nor Barça

The excitement is limited to two matches where relegation is at stake: Espanyol-Las Palmas and Leganés-Valladolid. Tebas and his League have decided that these two matches will be played on Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

They have done so knowing that the Champions League final featuring Barça's women's team starts at six in the evening. It is their contribution to what is expected to be another milestone for Barça paving the way for Spanish women's soccer in Europe.

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Barça's women's team will once again be a leader in viewership despite Tebas's obstacles | Getty Images

It is clear that Tebas neither likes women's soccer nor Barça. With the disputes he has with Joan Laporta, he has not found a better way to tarnish the successes of Barça's women's team.

"They have no name." This is the unanimous comment caused by Tebas's decision in Barça's women's team. It is LaLiga's contribution to the good name of Spanish soccer in Europe.

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