Women's Real Madrid has experienced a remarkable evolution in recent years. The squad has improved, performance has increased, and competitiveness within the league has also been visible. However, they still haven't managed to win the desired title.
Despite the investments and efforts, the absence of a major championship has been a thorn in the club's side. In this context, Florentino Pérez has decided to take a decisive step to change the course.
A new project to compete with Barça
Florentino Pérez's goal is clear: to compete with Barça, the dominant force in the women's league in recent years. Women's Real Madrid has shown great abilities, but they're still missing that final spark to make the leap to the top.
To achieve this goal, the president has opted for a coaching change. Alberto Toril, who was in charge of the team during the last seasons, will no longer continue as coach after the season ends.
Although Toril's performance has been positive, the most important thing hasn't been achieved: a title. This has led Florentino Pérez to make a crucial decision for the team's immediate future. With the idea of consolidating a new project, Women's Real Madrid has decided to welcome Pau Quesada.
Pau Quesada, the new coach
Women's Real Madrid has confirmed Pau Quesada as coach for the next two seasons, starting July 1, 2025. Quesada, a 32-year-old coach from Valencia, arrives with the goal of achieving great success and competing with Barça and the best clubs in Europe.
Florentino Pérez's decision to bring in Quesada is not a coincidence. The coach has a close connection with the club, as he was part of Real Madrid's youth academy in previous years. During his time in the academy, Quesada proved to be a coach of great ability, leading Juvenil C, Cadete A, and Real Madrid C.
During his time at Real Madrid C, he achieved promotion to Segunda Federación after winning the league title in Tercera Federación during the 2023/24 campaign. Pau Quesada's return to the white house is another step in his career, and now, his challenge will be to lead Women's Real Madrid to the top. This bet on a young and experienced coach reflects the club's goal to renew itself and reach the elite of women's soccer.
A coach with international experience
Pau Quesada doesn't just arrive with his background in Real Madrid's youth academy. Last season, he was part of Torino's coaching staff in Italy's Serie A, serving as assistant coach. This international experience has given him a new perspective on women's soccer and will allow him to apply different approaches in his new stage in Madrid.
With a fresh and ambitious vision, Quesada has the mission to help the team grow and face Barça, the current league champion. In addition, his knowledge of the club and his relationship with Real Madrid's internal structure make him an ideal option for this new challenge.