The rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid is historic, and it is gaining more strength in the realm of women's soccer. While Women's Barça has dominated the classics against Madrid, the situation is beginning to change.
Real Madrid has grown enormously in recent years, improving its level of play and signing high-quality players. However, the differences between both clubs are still noticeable, and the words of a Real Madrid player have sparked much discussion.
The Context of the Rivalry
Women's Barça has been the undisputed leader in women's soccer in recent years. It has won practically all the important titles and has proven to be the best team in Spain and Europe. From the Champions League to Liga F, Barça has demonstrated its supremacy with an elegant and effective play style.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid, although it has grown a lot in recent years, is still struggling to match its eternal rival. Spanish women's soccer has undergone a true transformation.
Real Madrid has achieved high-level signings and its squad has improved considerably. Nevertheless, no matter how much it grows, the reality is that there is still a considerable gap between the two teams.
Sheila García's Opinion
Recently, Sheila García, a player for Women's Real Madrid, gave an interview to the newspaper ABC in which she openly commented on the rivalry with Barça. In her statements, Sheila said, "There isn't much difference between Madrid and Barça, it's details." Despite Barça's titles, in Madrid, they believe that the difference between the two teams isn't that big.
It's not the first time someone from Real Madrid has shown confidence in the face of Barça's power. Olga Carmona also said after the Super Cup that "it's details" that make the difference. Although recent titles favor Barça, Real Madrid is clear that it is closing the gap.
Florentino Pérez's Perception
Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, has been very clear about his club's ambition. The president doesn't hide that his desire is to compete at the highest level, both in men's and women's soccer. Florentino has said several times that Madrid won't stop until it reaches the top, regardless of Barça's current supremacy.
Although the words of Madrid's players show confidence, the reality is that Barça remains the benchmark in women's soccer. The gap is not only technical but also historical and in terms of investment. Real Madrid has a lot of work ahead if it wants to compete at Barça's level in the coming years.