Alexia Putellas Becomes Barcelona Top Scorer

Alexia Putellas scores against Atletico Madrid to become Barcelona Femini top scorer

It was only a matter of time before La Reina claimed this record, overtaking her long-term team-mate Jenni Hermoso to become Barcelona’s all-time top goalscorer. It would have been sooner but for an ACL injury that robbed her of almost a full season of football.

Putellas may have had to wait longer than she had hoped but in her 404th appearance for Barcelona, her winning goal against Atletico Madrid in Liga F brought her tally to 182 goals. The prolific Jenni Hermoso left the club sitting on 181 goals over her two spells at Barca.

The game was a tumultuous affair, with Mapi requiring stitches to a forehead wound inflicted by what appeared to be an elbow from an opposing player. Bonmati was also at the receiving end of an unorthodox challenge, which saw her lifted from the ground in what she has since compared to a UFC move on social media – “Judo, UFC Liga F?” referring to the physicality of the incident.

Barcelona had the last laugh, taking all 3 points in an encounter that has famous rivalry. With Crnogorcevic moving to Atletico after being deemed surplus to requirements at Barcelona, this seemingly added some extra bite to the game.

Two-time ballon d’Or winner Putellas found herself free to slot the ball past Gollardo, ensuring Barcelona maintained their 100% record in Liga F this season.

Putellas Contract Negotiations Continue

Contract negotiations between Alexia Putellas and Barcelona are currently ongoing, with an agreement yet to be reached. Given her obvious devotion to the club, it seems unlikely that she will seek a transfer. If Putellas does renew her contract with Barcelona, she will no doubt reach the 200 goal mark for Barcelona. It is likely to be her last big contract, so she her agent will be looking to secure a generous salary.