Alexia Putellas: Barcelona’s Rewarding Champions League Journey after a Challenging Season

Barcelona Femeni’s captain, Alexia Putellas, expressed her admiration for her teammates’ resilience as they secured the prestigious 2023 UEFA Women’s Champions League title. Putellas, who had been making a gradual return to action, made a late substitute appearance in the thrilling 3-2 final victory against German giants VfL Wolfsburg.

Having previously experienced the joy of scoring in Barcelona’s first Champions League triumph in 2021, as well as the disappointment of losing in the 2022 final, Putellas’s journey on the grandest stage has been a mix of contrasting fortunes.

Barcelona’s 3-2 victory in Eindhoven not only secured the Champions League title but also completed a remarkable treble, following their triumph in the Liga F and the Supercopa de Espana. It was a well-deserved culmination to a demanding campaign for Putellas and her teammates.

Reflecting on the challenging season, Putellas stated, “It has been a hard year, but it has been worth it, just for this.” As reported by Mundo Deportivo, she acknowledged her own moments of suffering while watching from the bench, but in the second half of the final, the team showcased their resilience.

“We reacted like a mature team and we knew how to turn the game around, which in a Champions League final, is very difficult,” Putellas added.

Now, Putellas awaits the announcement of the final squad for Spain’s participation in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Australia and New Zealand. Her return to full fitness is progressing well, and she hopes to secure a spot in Jorge Vilda’s team as they compete on the global stage.

As the days unfold, the final squad selection will be revealed, and Putellas eagerly anticipates the opportunity to represent her country once again in one of the most prestigious tournaments in women’s football.