Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas returns to the field for the Catalan Cup final against Levante Badalona

Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas is set to make her long-awaited return to the pitch this Friday (16) in the Copa de Catalunya final against Levante Badalona, marking a major boost as the club begins its pre-season campaign.

Barça Aim to Start New Season with Silverware

Fresh off a domestic treble in 2024/25 winning League F, the Spanish Super Cup, and the Copa de la Reina Barcelona are looking to add another trophy before the new season begins. Despite falling short in the Women’s Champions League final, the team delivered one of its most dominant league campaigns ever, winning 28 of 30 matches.

Players Returning from International Duty

Several key players, including Putellas, are returning after representing Spain at the Women’s Euro, where the national side finished as runners-up. Manager Jonatan Giráldez will now have his full squad available as Barça focus on fine-tuning their game ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Match Details

The Catalan Cup final will be played at the Municipal Stadium of Peralada at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time). The match will not have official broadcast in Brazil, but fans expect live updates through the club’s digital channels.