If you have been curious and eager for women’s football, Liga F is scheduled to commence on September 6, Friday. The Primera División de la Liga de Fútbol Femenino, now called Liga F, represents the Premier Tier of women’s football league competition in Spain. It is the female counterpart to the men’s La Liga and is administered by the Liga Profesional Femenina de Fútbol.
Participating Teams: Athletic Club, FC Barcelona, RCD Espanyol, Real Madrid CF, Atlético de Madrid, Sevilla FC, Deportivo Abana, Real Betis Féminas, Real Sociedad, Granada FC, SD Eibar, Valencia CF Femenino, FC Levante Badalona, Madrid CFF, Costa Adeje Tenerife.
The defending champions and record holders of the league title, Barcelona Femeni, who have won the championship nine times, will aim to defend their esteemed titles. Barça Femení will kick off their campaign against Deportivo La Coruna W on 08 September, Sunday.
FC Barcelona Femení enjoyed an exceptional run during the 2022/23 season, securing four titles, including the League Championship and the UEFA Women’s Champions League. On May 25, they achieved a historic victory against Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, a team they had never previously overcome, in the final of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. The match concluded with a remarkable 2-0 win for Barcelona over Lyon in Bilbao. Notable performances came from Ballon d’Or recipients Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas, who both contributed goals to this thrilling encounter.
FC Barcelona has demonstrated remarkable form in preparation for the 2024/25 Liga F season during their recent pre-season tour in the United States. They once again exhibited their skill and competitive spirit, decisively overpowering their opponents and signaling their readiness for the forthcoming season. On August 10, they triumphed over TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Ladies with a score of 5-1. Subsequently, on August 17, Montpellier Féminines faced a similar fate, succumbing to a 5-0 defeat against Barcelona. AC Milan was the next team to fall, losing 2-0. On August 28, Bay FC also experienced a setback, losing 5-2. The final team to face Barcelona’s relentless offense was Dallas Trinity FC, who were overwhelmed as Barcelona netted six goals while Dallas failed to score.
Based on the available record, it is evident that FC Barcelona Femení is well-prepared for the upcoming season. Furthermore, their captain, Alexia Putellas, who is also a Ballon d’Or winner, appears to be fit and ready to play after overcoming previous injuries to her left knee.
During the pre-season tour in the United States, she did not only participate in matches, she demonstrated a sense of comfort and readiness for competition. Nevertheless, FC Barcelona will face stiff competition for the title, as other teams, including Real Madrid, have bolstered their rosters and are determined to challenge Barcelona’s dominance.