Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas criticizes potential move of Women’s Super Cup to Saudi Arabia

Barcelona women’s star Alexia Putellas has voiced her opposition to the idea of relocating the Spanish Women’s Super Cup to Saudi Arabia, reports Marca.

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Putellas expressed concerns that such a move could have negative consequences for women, while the players themselves have no say in the decision, which is being driven solely by financial motives.

League officials are looking at the economic success of the men’s Spanish Super Cup, which has been held in Saudi Arabia in recent years, and now aim to replicate that profitability with women’s football.

Putellas stressed that refusing to travel to Saudi Arabia would result in financial losses that could hinder the growth of women’s football. However, agreeing to play there would expose them to criticism due to the country’s treatment of women. This puts the players in a no-win situation, as they would be negatively affected regardless of the outcome.

Barcelona’s women’s team recently dominated Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final, securing a 5-0 victory.