Women's Barça continues to be the dominant force in women's soccer in Spain. With national and international titles, their superiority is indisputable. Every year, the blaugranas dominate the competitions and establish themselves as one of the best teams in the world.
But in soccer, nothing is eternal. Meanwhile, a new rival is gradually emerging with strength: Real Madrid Women.
A Duel That Is Already a Classic
The draw for the Copa de la Reina has decided that Barça and Madrid will face each other in the semifinals. A matchup that adds to the duels they've already had in Liga F and the Spanish Super Cup this season. In just 20 days, both teams will meet three times, in what will be a true spectacle for the fans.
Real Madrid, although it hasn't yet reached Barça's level, continues to evolve. Every season it improves, and the blaugranas players know this well.
Patri Guijarro's Words That Have Surprised Everyone
In this context, Patri Guijarro, a key player for Barça, spoke in an interview with Mundo Deportivo about Real Madrid. Her words have not gone unnoticed:
"Real Madrid is a great rival for the semis, they're having a great season. Ithink they're doing better every year, they're consolidating more. They have players that we already know how good they are."
With these statements, the midfielder not only acknowledges Real Madrid's quality but also highlights the growth of the white team in recent years. Something that, without a doubt, is surprising, especially coming from a player of the eternal rival.
Is the End of the Culé Hegemony Near?
Real Madrid Women still has a way to go to dethrone Barça, but their progression is evident. They have incorporated talent, improved their structure, and are increasingly competing better against the blaugrana team.
Neither Florentino Pérez nor Olga Carmona expected such praiseworthy words from a Barça player. But the truth is that the growth of the white team is undeniable.
The Copa de la Reina will be a new thermometer to measure the real distance between both teams. Can Madrid spring a surprise? Or will Barça continue to demonstrate its absolute dominance?
Spanish women's soccer is experiencing a spectacular moment of growth. And the Barça-Madrid rivalry only makes it more exciting.