Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas has been officially named the UEFA Women's Champions League Player of the Season for the 2025-26 campaign. The Spanish midfielder reclaimed the status of the continent's top player through her outstanding performances in the knockout stages, playing a pivotal role in the 'Blaugrana' securing their fourth European title. This is reported by Goal.com .
The UEFA Technical Observer panel confirmed Putellas' award following Barcelona's dominant 4-0 victory over Lyon in the final held in Oslo. The Catalan club once again proved their hegemony in European football by outclassing their opponents in every aspect. Putellas served as the team's 'heart' throughout the tournament, demonstrating why she remains one of the most influential figures in women's football.
Statistical data confirms the importance of Putellas' role in Barcelona's success. She was directly involved in 14 goals this season, the highest tally in the Champions League. In 11 appearances, the midfielder scored 7 goals and provided 7 assists.
Beyond goals and assists, her technical efficiency was also at a high level. Putellas recorded an 86.73% pass completion rate, while her top speed reached 25.77 km/h. This combination of high-level passing and physical conditioning allowed Barcelona to overcome all opponents on their path to the trophy.
This award marks the second of Putellas' career, having previously won it in the 2021-22 season. Her victory ends teammate Aitana Bonmati's three-year reign. Additionally, the Young Player of the Tournament award went to Lyon's Lily Yohannes.
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