Barcelona has officially broken the women’s attendance record as nearly 92,000 people watched Barca come from behind to beat eternal rivals Real Madrid and progress to yet another Champions League semi-final. The official attendance was later announced as 91,553 supporters present.
This was the first time Barcelona’s women’s team played in front of a crowd at the historical Camp Nou, as their previous matches there were always behind closed doors due to Covid restrictions.
The previous club attendance record for a women’s match also included Barcelona. This came in 2019 when 60,739 people saw Barca beat Atletico Madrid 2-0 at Wanda Metropolitano in a league match.
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After the game Barcelona midfielder and current Ballon D’or holder Alexia Putellas said “I don’t have the words to describe it,” and “It was super magical. The game ended and the fans didn’t want to leave. It was incredible.” She also talked to various reporters before the game stating;
“I didn’t picture myself playing in the Nou Camp as a girl as I only saw men playing there”
“The game can open so many doors for so many girls and I feel proud Barca makes it possible”
“I believe it (match against Real Madrid) will be a turning point for women’s football in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain and hopefully, all around the world.”
Before the match thousands of fans were found in front of the stadium greeting and cheering on the team. Many reporters described the atmosphere on the streets before the match as party like with various fans seen celebrating such a historic moment.
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This will surely be remembered by millions of football fans as a historic night not only for the women’s game but for the whole beautiful game.
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