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Real Madrid renovates women's squad to challenge FC Barcelona
Real Madrid is executing a major overhaul of its women's football squad to close the competitive gap with FC Barcelona ahead of the 2026-27 Liga F season. The club has undergone its most significant roster restructuring since the section's inception in 2020, involving 17 total movements, including the departure of 11 players such as captain Misa Rodríguez and Caroline Weir.
To strengthen the team, Real Madrid has made high-profile signings, including Felicia Schröder from Häcken for 1.5 million euros—the second most expensive transfer in women's football history—and Arianna Caruso from Bayern Munich for 600,000 euros.
In a historical context, the evolution of the Spanish women's league is highlighted by the legacy of Maribel Domínguez, known as Marigol. As FC Barcelona's first major international signing during the 2004-05 season, the Mexican striker played a pivotal role in increasing the club's visibility and helping the team maintain its position in the First Division.
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Arianna Caruso · FC Barcelona · Felicia Schröder · Maribel Domínguez · Real Madrid
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Real Madrid paid 600,000 euros to Bayern Munich to sign Arianna Caruso. www.elmundo.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Maribel Domínguez, known as Marigol, was FC Barcelona's first major international signing. www.ara.cat
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Real Madrid completed 17 total squad movements, including six signings. www.elmundo.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Eleven players have departed Real Madrid's women's team this summer. www.elmundo.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Real Madrid has undergone its largest women's team squad renewal since the section was founded in 2020. www.elmundo.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Maribel Domínguez scored 15 goals during her time at FC Barcelona. www.ara.cat
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Real Madrid signed Felicia Schröder from Häcken for 1.5 million euros. www.elmundo.es