Badalona Women kicked off their pre-season campaign in emphatic fashion, outscoring Villarreal Women 4-2 in an eight-goal thriller on August 8, 2026. The match showcased an attacking spectacle from start to finish, with Badalona's forward line proving particularly clinical in front of goal.

Badalona’s frontthree fires

Badalona Women dominated the early stages and deservedly took the lead with a well-taken effort. Villarreal Women responded almost immediately, exploiting gaps as the game opened up. However, Badalona regained control before halftime and struck twice more to establish a comfortable advantage. Villarreal pulled one back in the second half, but Badalona sealed the win with a fourth goal.

Villarreal Women’s growing pains

Villarreal Women showed moments of quality, particularly in transition and when pressing from the front. Their two goals demonstrated that they can trouble well-organized defences, but conceding four will be the main source of concern for the coaching staff. Defensive lapses against a sharp and aggressive Badalona side were costly and will need to be addressed during the remaining weeks of pre-season.

Positive signs for both camps

For Badalona Women, this was an ideal start to their friendly programme. The attacking confidence, combined with a willingness to press high, bodes well for the challenges ahead. Villarreal Women, meanwhile, can take encouragement from their own goalscoring threat and will focus on tightening up without the ball before their competitive matches begin.