This upcoming Sunday will mark a historic moment for Spanish women's soccer: the first clásico between Real Madrid and Women's Barça in a final. Both teams will face off at Estadio Butarque in Leganés at 12 noon. The Women's Super Cup title is at stake, and expectations could not be higher.
Real Madrid approaches this match with the hope of securing its first major trophy, having made significant reinforcements this season. However, it will not be an easy task to surpass Barça, considered one of the best teams in Europe. The blaugranas, with an impressive track record, will seek to reaffirm their dominance in Spanish women's soccer.
Controversy before the Big Match
Despite the excitement for the final, the match hasn't been free of controversy. Alberto Toril, coach of Real Madrid Femenino, has publicly criticized the competition's schedule.
According to Toril, the rest conditions have favored Barcelona, which played its semifinal on Wednesday, while Real Madrid did so on Thursday. "I don't quite understand the timing, the schedule. We're playing with less than three days of difference, clearly benefiting the team that won the other semifinal," the coach stated.
Additionally, Toril pointed out that this is not the first time his team has faced such disadvantages when playing against Barça. "This season it has happened to us twice. We always play in worse conditions against them," he stated with frustration.
Barça Responds with Actions
Toril's words have sparked controversy in the women's soccer environment. While the white coach complains about the conditions, Barcelona has defended the logistics of its travel.
After playing on Wednesday in Leganés, the team traveled back to Barcelona and returned to Madrid on Friday. This move was made, according to various sources, to reduce expenses, as otherwise the club would have incurred losses.
In any case, Barça will not be distracted by these statements. Their goal is clear: to win the first title of the season and demonstrate, once again, their superiority in Spanish soccer. Pere Romeu has all the players ready and motivated to give their all on the field.
Alberto Toril's words have added tension to a final that already generates anticipation. Real Madrid seeks its first Super Cup, while Barça defends its hegemony.