Alexia Putellas reveals why she was in tears during Barcelona Femeni’s Champions League win over Bayern

TL;DR

Alexia Putellas was emotional during Barcelona Femeni's Champions League win over Bayern, scoring twice and leading her team to the final. She expressed pride and love for the support she received, revealing that her tears were a release of pent-up emotions.

Key points

Alexia Putellas scored twice in the Champions League match
Barcelona Femeni reached the final for the sixth consecutive season
Putellas expressed overwhelming emotions and pride after the game

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 03: Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring her team's second goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League 2025/26 Semi-Final Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern München at Nou Camp on May 03, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Juanma - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) | UEFA via Getty Images Barcelona superstar Alexia Putellas was spotted in tears on Sunday as she was substituted during the team’s Champions League win over Bayern. Alexia scored twice as Barcelona booked their place in the final of the competition for the sixth straight season, but her emotional response led many to speculate about a possible summer exit. The Barca star was asked after the game about her tears and revealed why she had been so emotional at Camp Nou. “How could I not get emotional, another full Camp Nou… It’s been a week where I’ve been struggling a bit,” she said. “And upon seeing the change, all the emotions I’ve been holding back all week came out. It’s not bad to show them. “I’m so proud to be a part of it and I feel so loved. It’s been an overwhelming feeling of love, of achieving a goal we’ve had for so long. Happiness, above all.” Patri Guijarro was also asked about Alexia’s tears and told the media: “I told her she’s the best and that we would hold on, that we were going to make it to Oslo.” Barcelona Femeni will now take on OL Lyonnais in the final on May 23rd in Oslo.

Q&A

Why was Alexia Putellas crying during the Champions League match?

Alexia Putellas cried during the match due to overwhelming emotions after scoring and experiencing the support from fans, especially after a challenging week.

What did Alexia Putellas say about her emotional reaction?

She mentioned that it was not bad to show emotions and expressed pride in being part of the team and achieving long-held goals.

When is the final match for Barcelona Femeni in the Champions League?

Barcelona Femeni will face OL Lyonnais in the Champions League final on May 23rd in Oslo.