HISTORIC VICTORY AND INTO THE COPA DE LA REINA SEMIFINALS!

Maria and Itzi shine in Donosti (0-1)

FC Badalona Women have become the main talking point of the Copa de la Reina quarterfinals after eliminating Real Sociedad, one of Liga F’s strongest teams fighting for a Champions League spot. Neither the opponent’s quality, nor absences, nor playing away affected our team’s performance, which showed its best version: confident, competitive, and full of personality.

After nearly 90 tightly contested minutes, with two shots from Real hitting the post and a few clear chances for Ona, the defining moment came with a penalty awarded to the home team. All of FC Badalona Women’s hard work seemed at risk—but justice prevailed when María Valenzuela made a brilliant save, keeping the score at 0-0 and thrilling the visiting fans.

Extra time brought immense physical strain, and the first goal would likely decide the match. On a counterattack, Irina skillfully beat a defender and sent in a cross that Paula couldn’t finish, leaving the ball at the far post. That’s when Itzi struck powerfully, sending the ball into the net, sparking delirium among the visiting fans as the goal proved decisive.

Marc Ballester’s team held onto the lead and secured a historic semifinal spot—a milestone for the club that has already generated significant media attention.