Spanish women's soccer experienced a historic moment next weekend. Women's Real Madrid broke their curse against Barça and achieved their first victory in a Clásico after 18 failed attempts. The 1-3 at Montjuïc marks a turning point for Alberto Toril's team, closing a dream week after also defeating Arsenal in the Champions League.
A Desired and Hard-Fought Triumph
The Madridists went all out. It was evident in their play that they didn't want to let this opportunity slip away. They defended with order, attacked with intelligence, and took advantage of every mistake by the blaugranas.
While Madrid excelled, nothing worked for Barça. It was a deserved victory, with which the Whites lift a historic burden off their shoulders.
This result not only means three more points in the standings. It is a tremendous morale boost. Winning at the eternal rival's stronghold reinforces the team's confidence and makes them believe they can compete on equal terms against anyone.
Florentino Pérez's Message
Florentino Pérez, as in most of the women's team's matches, was not present at the stadium. However, he didn't miss the opportunity to congratulate the players after the final whistle. According to Defensa Central, the president of Real Madrid joined a videoconference to address the squad.
"There's always a first time. Today's was heroic, you can tell you have the Real Madrid DNA," were Florentino's words. A clear, direct, and meaningful message.
The president not only celebrated the victory. He also left a warning: this is just the beginning. Real Madrid is not satisfied with winning a Clásico; they want more, they want titles.
A Change of Cycle?
The question now is inevitable. Has a new era begun in Spanish women's soccer? Barça remains the dominant team, with a top-level squad and a recent history full of successes. But this triumph by Real Madrid shows that the gap has narrowed.
The season is still long. There may be more clashes between both teams, and time will tell if Madrid can make the definitive leap to fight for everything. What is clear is that this 1-3 at Montjuïc will remain in the memory of the Madridists forever as the day they broke a psychological barrier.