BARÇA FEMENÍ Press conference | Reactions from AITANA, ALEXIA and PERE ROMEU ahead of the final

UEFA Women's Champions League Final Preparation

• ⚽ The FC Barcelona Femení team is preparing for the UEFA Women's Champions League final against Arsenal.
• 🧠 Coach Pere Romeu aims to relieve pressure, treating the final like any other match, and expresses confidence in the team's plan and players.
• 🎯 He notes Arsenal's brave and offensive style and has strategies to exploit spaces or use other options if needed.

Barça Femení's Evolving Legacy

• 💡 Aitana Bonmatí states that Barça Femení is now the "mirror" for other teams, having previously looked up to Lyon, and feels proud of their path.
• 🌟 She emphasizes the team's role as role models for younger girls, inspiring them to become professional footballers.
• 🏆 Alexia Putellas reflects on the team's significant growth and evolution from playing at the Miniestadi to their current professional status and repeated final appearances.

Player Readiness and Team Dynamics

• ✅ Alexia Putellas confirms she is in good physical shape after past injuries and is ready to contribute in any role the coach assigns.
• 🤝 Aitana Bonmatí praises Caroline Graham Hansen as one of the best players in the world, highlighting her importance and ability to create opportunities.
• 🥅 Coach Romeu expresses full confidence in goalkeeper Cata Coll and acknowledges Patri Guijarro's crucial role in enabling Aitana and Alexia to play their best.

Lessons from Past Finals

• 🧠 The team has gained extensive experience from participating in five previous finals, learning how to "suffer" and be brave.
• ⚠️ Despite being labeled favorites, the players acknowledge that a final is unpredictable, and they must still play their best game.
• 🚀 Alexia Putellas notes that the team tends to focus on the next goal, quickly forgetting past achievements to maintain motivation.