The relationship between Barcelona and Sevilla has significantly deteriorated in recent months due to a series of tensions that have even reached women's soccer. The conflict, which initially seemed focused on institutional and financial aspects, is beginning to affect Women's Barça as well.
The Institutional Conflict between Barça and Sevilla
For months, the two entities have been embroiled in a conflict that began with the well-known Negreira case. The straw that broke the camel's back was the Sevilla board's refusal to attend the Montjuïc box last season as an act of protest against the Catalan club.
However, tension has escalated over time, especially after the emergence of the Dani Olmo case, another point of friction in the relationship. Barça has severed ties with Sevilla, banning the club and denying it future player loans. This has also affected Women's Barça.
Impact on Women's Barça
One of the most immediate consequences is the uncertainty affecting Lucía Corrales, a Women's Barça player on loan at Sevilla. The situation raises several questions about her future, as the breakdown in relations between the two clubs could alter the terms of her loan.
Any change in Lucía Corrales's loan could affect not only the player but also the cohesion of the women's team. The player, loaned with the intention of gaining minutes and experience in Sevilla's first team, now finds herself in a situation of uncertainty.
Possible Solutions
In this situation, Women's Barça leaders Aitana and Alexia surely want a solution that minimizes the impact on the team's development. The most viable option might be to allow Lucía Corrales to finish the season at Sevilla. That way she would be able to fulfill her goal of accumulating minutes at the elite level. However, the relationship with the Andalusian club might continue to deteriorate. In that case, another option would be to suspend the loan and find a new destination for the player.
The pressure on FC Barcelona's board is high and the issues are affecting other sections of the club. Laporta is in the spotlight and it's urgent to find a solution that ensures the players' well-being and stability for the club.