Dribble Diaries

In the summer of 2025, Real Madrid Femenino has made some big moves that show they are working hard to build a strong team for the future. One of the most exciting new additions is Bella Andersson, a 19-year-old Swedish central defender. She has recently joined Real Madrid from Hammarby IF. The club officially announced her signing on Wednesday. Bella has signed a four-year contract that will keep her with the team until June 2029. The Official Announcement: A Four-Season Commitment The announcement came with the weight and prestige that Real Madrid commands in world football. Real Madrid C. F. and Hammarby I. F. We have agreed for Bella Andersson to join our club for the next four years, until June 30, 2029. She joined the first team in 2022 after moving up through the youth squad at Hammarby. She then helped the team win both the Swedish League and the Cup in 2023. This long-term commitment from both player and club signals Real Madrid's confidence in Andersson's potential an...

The stage is ready, all the pieces are in position, and everyone is really excited about the 2025/2026 season for Real Madrid Femenino.  While their male counterparts often dominate the global transfer headlines, this window has seen the women’s team make a series of strategic and impactful acquisitions that signal a clear and audacious intent: to challenge, and ultimately dethrone, the established order of Spanish and European women's football. This isn't just about bolstering a squad; it's about laying the foundations for a new era of dominance, meticulously crafted through intelligent recruitment and a bold vision. For years, the narrative surrounding Real Madrid Femenino has been one of a burgeoning force, a team with immense potential striving to bridge the formidable gap to perennial champions FC Barcelona. They've shown flashes of brilliance, secured impressive victories, and developed a core of exciting talent. Yet, the final, decisive piece of the puzzle – the ...

The landscape of the Women's Super League (WSL) is constantly shifting, a testament to its growing competitiveness and the ambition of its clubs. Few transfers, however, capture the imagination quite like the arrival of an England international with a glittering CV. This week, Aston Villa Women made a significant statement, announcing the signing of Lionesses goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck on a free transfer, just one year after she left Manchester City for Barcelona. This isn't just a routine transfer; it's a strategic move that could profoundly impact Aston Villa's trajectory, their defensive solidity, and their aspirations in the fiercely contested WSL. To fully grasp the magnitude of this signing, we must delve into Ellie Roebuck's impressive background, analyze Aston Villa's recent goalkeeping situation, and consider how her unique blend of experience, talent, and leadership will shape the team's fortunes. Ellie Roebuck: A Storied Career Takes a New Turn At j...

The whispers became murmurs, then a crescendo, and finally, on June 16, 2025, it was confirmed: Laia Aleixandri, the supremely talented Spanish international defender, was returning to her childhood club, FC Barcelona Femení has signed a free transfer from Manchester City. For many Culés, it's a dream come true – a La Masia product, refined and toughened in the WSL, coming back to the team she left in pursuit of first-team opportunities. But as the euphoria settles, a crucial question arises: in a Barcelona defense that is arguably the best in the world, will Laia Aleixandri be given regular minutes in the highly anticipated 2025/26 season? Barcelona Femení operates on a different plane. They are a juggernaut, a team that consistently sweeps domestic titles and contends for, and often wins, the UEFA Women's Champions League. Their success is built on a foundation of technical brilliance, tactical fluidity, and an almost telepathic understanding between players. Their defense, i...

Real Madrid Women have achieved history in their most recent Clásico versus Barcelona. The defending Liga F champions had never lost to their archrivals, having a perfect record in the previous 20 games. Los Blancos won 3-1 in Montjuïc's Olympic Stadium on Sunday, breaking the skid. Alberto Toril's side won in extra time thanks to Caroline Weir's brace, reducing their lead over the Blaugrana to four points. With seven games remaining, will a new name appear on the trophy?

Barcelona's Mapi León has responded to Espanyol's claims against her. The defender was accused of 'violating the privacy' of opponent Daniela Caracas during a set piece in Sunday's Liga F match between the clubs. Espanyol also alleged that Caracas has received extensive hate on social media as a result of the video of the incident going viral. "At no time did I, nor was it my intention, infringe upon the intimacy of my fellow professional Daniela Caracas," according to León in a statement. "As the photographs reveal, it was part of a playing action in which she purposefully touches me and I touch her leg in response to the contact, saying 'what's up with you'. "There is no contact with her private areas, and definitely no intention. I insist that it was merely part of the game and did not deserve the attention that it received. "The concept of touching a colleague's private parts would never enter my mind; it violates my ...

Barcelona Femení's unbeaten home streak ended with a 2-1 loss against Levante. After 16 consecutive home wins in domestic league play, Barça's lead at the top might be reduced to just five points thanks to a stunning Levante performance. Levante, currently 15th in the table, won with goals from María Alharilla and Ivonne Chacón, despite a late goal by Barça's Fridolina Rolfö. Barça had been unbeaten at home in 84 home games across all competitions and had not tasted loss in 46 league games (45 victories, 1 draw) before to this evening's match. Having last dropped points in the league in February, it appears Pere Romeu's side is human after all.

As the winter transfer market opens, we take a look at ten prominent players who may change teams next month. Naomi Girma Age 24 Nationality US Club San Diego Wave Girma, widely regarded as one of the top centre-backs in the world and recently named to the FIFA top XI, is nearing the final year of her contract, and speculation has grown that she may leave San Diego. Only the world's wealthiest clubs are expected to be able to afford her this window, and she has been connected with French giants Lyon, although Chelsea are also looking for a central defender after Kadeisha Buchanan suffered a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament damage. Chloe Kelly Age 26 Nationality English Club Manchester City Having started only one Women’s Super League game this season, a move away from Manchester City may be the solution for Kelly to secure more match minutes in her quest for a seat on the plane to Euro 2025 with the Lionesses next summer. The winger, whose winning goal clinched England vic...

Ellie Roebuck made her Barcelona debut and first match in 303 days. She started in a 4-1 win over Betis, but was unable to keep a clean sheet. This follows her announcement on March 30th, 2024, that she had a stroke. She declared in an Instagram update that she had not played for her former team, Manchester City, all season. Ellie Roebuck stated, "I have had a left occipital infarction." Fortunately, there is no permanent impairment to my brain function or vision. After expert appointments, tests, and the assistance of the club's medical team, I'm on the mend. "It's been a terrible period. Life can throw unexpected hurdles at you, and if this year has taught me anything, it's that I'm strong and will give it my all for what I'm most passionate about." The Lioness was a member of the history squad that won the women's UEFA Euros at Wembley in 2022, but she did not play a single minute of the competition. She brought her office back to...

Aitana Bonmatí, the winner of the Ballon d'Or, has signed a new four-year contract with Barcelona, making her the highest-paid female footballer. According to ESPN sources, the Spanish midfielder now earns more than the top earners in the Women's Super League and National Women's Soccer League, who each make €600,000. The 26-year-old, who came up through Barcelona's academy, has established herself as one of the game's top players, winning three Champions Leagues, the World Cup, and other individual awards in recent years. Her previous contract was set to expire next year, but she has already signed an extension until 2028. With the new season approaching, she is also on track to reach 100 goals for Barça, having previously scored 96 in 275 games.