OSLO, Norway — After helping Barcelona secure a decisive 4-0 win over OL Lyonnes in the Women’s Champions League final on Saturday, Alexia Putellas skillfully dodged questions regarding her future. The match took place at Ullevaal Stadion, marking Barça’s fourth Champions League title.
With Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo each netting two goals, Barça achieved the incredible feat of completing a quadruple for the second time in three years.
Putellas, 32, has been a crucial figure in Barça’s success this season, but with her contract set to expire this summer, this victory may have been her final match with the club. When asked about her future, she simply stated, “You will see soon.”
Sources tell ESPN that Barça is keen to extend her contract, which includes an option for another year, although she is attracting interest from teams in England, the United States, and Mexico. In a post-match interview with Disney+, she emphasized the importance of celebrating the victory rather than worrying about her future.
“It’s a moment of happiness,” Putellas expressed. “Winning a Champions League is always incredible, and today has been extraordinary. We need to savor this moment, as winning a final is no small feat. I’m proud of the hard work we’ve put in this season.”
Pajor started the scoring for Barça, achieving her long-awaited Champions League victory after previously facing disappointment in multiple finals with Wolfsburg and again last year with Barça against Arsenal.
“It’s a special day,” Pajor said after being named Player of the Match. “Winning the Champions League is something truly significant. This was my sixth final, and after five losses, it was tough. I never gave up and always gave my best for the team. I’m incredibly proud to be a Barça player and grateful for this moment.”
“We’re the best team in Europe—it’s unreal. I can hardly find the words. For me, this is a dream realized,” she added.
Despite a tense first half where she missed two clear chances, Pajor capitalized on her first opportunity after the break, scoring twice to mark what she called “the best day” of her life. “I missed two great shots in the first half, but we always believed in our team’s ability to push forward,” she remarked, tears of joy in her eyes.
The strength of Barça’s defense was highlighted by goalkeeper Cata Coll, who made crucial saves against top players like Wendy Renard, Selma Bacha, Vicki Bècho, and Tabitha Chawinga. “These are the games I love,” said Coll. “Keeping a clean sheet is vital to winning, and I thrive on these moments.”
Coll also addressed critics who doubted Barça at the season’s start, noting, “We’ve overcome a challenging year and have shown our true caliber as a team. We’re proud to represent this club. After all, money isn’t everything.”