The final whistle at the Estadi Johan Cruyff marked more than just another Barcelona victory—it signaled the end of an era for Liga F. Levante, one of the most historic clubs in Spanish women's football, saw their relegation confirmed after a crushing 5-0 defeat to the champions on Wednesday night.
Barcelona, fresh off their UEFA Women's Champions League semi-final triumph over Bayern Munich, rotated their squad but showed no mercy. Coach Pere Romeu's changes didn't dilute the quality on display. Vicky López ignited the scoring in just the 15th minute with a thunderous strike from distance, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Clàudia Pina then took center stage, netting twice in the 34th and 51st minutes to effectively seal the points before halftime had even fully settled. Carla Julià Martínez and Sydney Schertenleib added further gloss to the scoreline, piling on the misery for Levante on a night when Barcelona were presented with their Liga F trophy.
For Levante, this relegation closes a remarkable chapter. The club has won four league titles, six Copa de la Reina trophies, and two Supercopas, consistently competing at the top of the table—finishing as high as fourth just last season. But a reduction in investment over the past two years has taken its toll, ultimately sending a founding force of Spanish women's football down to the second division.
Elsewhere on match-day 27, Real Sociedad secured their spot in next season's UEFA Women's Champions League with a hard-fought away victory against Deportivo La Coruña. The result keeps the Basque side in the hunt for European glory, adding another layer of excitement to the closing stages of the campaign.
At the other end of the table, the battle to avoid the second relegation spot is heating up. Alhama temporarily closed the gap to safety to just two points after a spirited 3-1 win over Espanyol. Experienced forward Belén Martínez wasted no time, firing her side into a second-minute lead. Vega Montesinos then capitalized on a defensive mix-up, charging down a clearance to make it 2-0 inside the opening 15 minutes. Espanyol's Phoenetia Browne pulled one back just before the half-hour mark, but Yiyi restored Alhama's two-goal cushion after the break with a clever turn and low finish that left the defense flat-footed.
With just a few match-days remaining, the drama in Liga F is far from over. While Barcelona celebrate another title and Levante face a painful rebuild, the fight for survival and European qualification continues to captivate fans across Spain.