A scandalous thrashing to celebrate Barça's tenth Liga F title

BarcelonaWith a scandalous scoreline (0-9) against a Betis side that certified relegation this Sunday, Barça has confirmed what has been almost self-evident since the start of the Liga F: they are champions, for the sixth consecutive time and for the tenth time in the history of the most successful team of the Barça institution, the last time.

Despite some doubts at the start of the season and at specific moments, Pere Romeu's project is moving firmly towards a new treble. The Liga F is already in the bag, with 122 goals scored and 16 conceded in 29 matches. Unexpected slips against Levante (1-2) and Real Madrid (1-3) have postponed the Liga title on the penultimate matchday, at Betis' home.

Sealing the Liga F title was an easy task at home to a Betis side that had been ousted and had played with ten men since the 27th minute after Paula Visozo's expulsion. Ewa Pajor, who made Asisat Oshoala and Mariona Caldentey forget their roles in her first season as a Barça player, opened the scoring in the third minute. The Polish player, who would go on to score a brace with the penultimate goal of the match seven minutes from time, has now scored 23 goals and is the competition's undisputed top scorer.

Clàudia Pina, in a season that has confirmed her status as one of the most decisive players on this team, scored three goals against Betis. The forward from Montcada is also the top scorer in this year's Champions League. A title that Barça will be looking to repeat on May 24 in Lisbon against Arsenal.

Then, on June 7, Romeu's team will find out if they can seal another treble with the Copa del Rey final against Atlético de Madrid. The thrashing of the Andalusians was completed by Esmee Brugts, Aitana Bonmatí, and Alexia Putellas, with a brace. The San Pedro de Ribes and Mollet del Vallès players, who have won the last four Ballon d'Or awards, are key to making the Barça project work. Icons who shine on and off the pitch.

"It seems easy and it's become normal, but we know how hard we work every day to achieve what we achieve. Am I happy? We've won six league titles in a row, what more can I say? I feel bad for Betis, of course, I hope they return to the top flight soon," she said. Regarding the changes to the team this season, the midfielder said they are "in great shape" and that if they have ever raised questions, it has been "because all adaptation takes time."

The Liga F still has a lot of homework to do.

With their football, the Blaugranas dignify a Liga F in which only Real Madrid can even slightly threaten their dominance, as there is a huge talent gap with the rest of the teams. The competition, as such, also has many areas for improvement. On a unified penultimate matchday in which everything was decided, the Blaugranas were informed at halftime that the interlude would be 30 minutes long, not the usual 15, because some matches had started later. "It seems unbelievable. Something happens in this league every year. We thought it was a joke, but no..." said Aitana, incredulous.

Real Madrid, second, and Atlético de Madrid, third, will join Barça in the next edition of the Champions League. Meanwhile, in addition to Betis, Valencia has also been relegated. In the individual standings, aside from Pajor's top scorer, Alexia is the player with the most assists in the championship, with a total of 11. Cata Coll has Zamora right on their doorstep, with an average of 0.52 goals conceded in 21 appearances. All the statistics are tinged with Barça, the colors of a team that is marking an era in women's football.