Nelson Mandella

‘Sport has the power to change the world’ – Nelson Mandela, 2000 Laureus World Sports Awards

25 Years of Laureus

‘Sport has the power to change the world’ – Nelson Mandela, 2000 Laureus World Sports Awards

The dominant team in women’s club football, Barcelona won the UEFA Women’s Champions League final 2-0 against Lyon in front of 50, 827 spectators for their second consecutive victory and their third in the last four years. Double Ballon d’Or Feminin winner Aitana Bonmatí scored the opening goal and was named Player of the Match, with captain Alexia Putellas notching the crucial second in stoppage-time to seal a historic victory.

In 2023/24, the team also won a fifth consecutive Liga F title and the Copa de la Reina, defeating Real Sociedad 8-0 in the final, equalling the biggest-ever winning margin in the showpiece event. In total, the Spanish giants lost just once in 48 matches across all competitions.
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