Pere Romeu leads Barcelona women to Champions League success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 4:16 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Barcelona secured their fourth Women’s Champions League title with a decisive 4-0 victory over OL Lyonnes in May. Under the guidance of manager Pere Romeu, who took charge in 2024, the team has also captured seven consecutive Spanish league titles and six of the last seven Copa de la Reina trophies. Romeu emphasizes the importance of continuity and investment in youth players, building on a long-term project that began after a 2019 Champions League defeat. The team's development included doubling training resources and integrating talented youth into the senior squad. Barcelona aims to maintain their success as they face challenges this season, including the departure of key player Alexia Putellas to London City Lionesses this summer.
- •Barcelona defeated OL Lyonnes 4-0 to win the Champions League title.
- •Pere Romeu became manager in 2024 and emphasizes youth development.
- •Barcelona won seven consecutive Spanish league titles.
- •The club is adapting to the departure of Alexia Putellas this summer.
- •Investment in training and resources supports competitive edge.
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"With a crushing 4-0 victory over OL Lyonnes back in May, Barcelona sealed their fourth Women’s Champions League success in six years. On the domestic front they have won seven Spanish league titles in a row, and six of the past seven Copa de la Reina trophies. The key to it all? Pere Romeu, their manager since 2024, points to continuity — and the special local quality behind it. Romeu, 32, grew up with an architect for a father and a landscape designer for a mother. He chose a career in football
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