FC Barcelona women's 2026 preseason

In late July 2026 FC Barcelona’s women’s team began its preseason at the Joan Gamper Sports City, holding its first training session on 28 July. The squad featured all first‑team players except captain Aitana Bonmatí, who remained in ankle‑injury rehabilitation. The club announced three new senior arrivals – defender Renee van Asten, goalkeeper Tyler McCamey and midfielder Martina Fernández – and also signed Canadian goalkeeper Khadijah Cissé for Barça B. A friendly against Montpellier was scheduled for 12 August.

Two days later, a Barcelona board meeting confirmed a women’s friendly against Manchester City on 15 August, coinciding with a men’s match in Tangier, Morocco. An imminent signing of Brazilian forward Kerolin Nicoli from Manchester City was also announced, expanding the recruitment drive. The meeting also touched on organisational matters, including a proposal to merge the Barça Atlètic structure with the first team.

Overall, the narrative shows the women's side moving from initial training and squad reinforcement to finalising its August friendly programme and adding another high‑profile signing as the club prepares to defend domestic and European titles.