Pere Romeu gets the best news, farewell to Patri Guijarro, the newcomer earns her place

Barcelona Femenino aren't going through their best moment regarding injuries. The worst news of the week has been the loss of Patri Guijarro, one of the team's most important players. The midfielder is suffering from a stress fracture in the scaphoid bone of her right foot and will be away from the field for about twelve weeks.

For Pere Romeu, culé coach, the news has come as a cold shower. Patri is a key piece in the blaugrana midfield: she provides balance, composure, and vision. Her absence will be felt, especially in the coming weeks, when Barça will face decisive matches in Liga and Champions.

The appearance that changes everything

Soccer sometimes offers light in the midst of darkness, and the best news for Pere Romeu has a name: Clara. At just 17 years old, this young player is making quite a splash in the Catalan capital.

This very week, she made her debut with Spain's senior national team, showing a maturity beyond her years. At Barça, Clara is gradually earning the trust of the coaching staff and her teammates. Her understanding with Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí is natural, as if she had been playing alongside them for years.

A style that reminds of Patri

Clara has something special. Her way of playing inevitably reminds one of Patri Guijarro: she knows when to speed up, when to slow down, and how to move the team from the center of the field. She has vision, technique, and character.

Pere Romeu knows it. That's why, although Patri's injury is a hard blow, the blaugrana coach also feels a certain calm. He knows he has a gem in his hands who can shine in the most demanding moments.

Golden opportunity in key weeks

The schedule doesn't let up. Decisive matches are coming up in both Liga F and Champions League, and Barça will need the highest level from their entire squad. Clara, with her freshness and boldness, could be the big surprise of this part of the season.

The coming weeks will be her big test. If she keeps the level she showed in her debut with Spain and in training with Barça, there's no doubt: the newcomer earns her place.

Pere Romeu, between concern and hope

Pere Romeu lives between two feelings. On one hand, concern over losing Patri, a pillar of the team. On the other, the excitement of seeing a new star emerge from La Masia.

The coach fully trusts Clara and the strength of the group. Barcelona Femenino have shown many times that they know how to reinvent themselves in the face of adversity, and this time won't be different. Because while Patri recovers, the future is already knocking at the door, and her name is Clara.