Júlia Bartel to face Barça in the 2026 Copa de la Reina final

The Atlético de Madrid midfielder will compete for the title against her former club on May 16th.

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Generic image of a football goal in a lit stadium during an official competition.

Footballer Júlia Bartel, currently playing for Atlético de Madrid, will participate in her first Copa de la Reina final on May 16th against FC Barcelona.

The final will take place at the Gran Canaria stadium, where the Catalan player will reunite with her former teammates. Bartel left Barça B in June 2026 and, after a stint in England, joined the Madrid-based team on loan in August 2025.
Atlético de Madrid secured their spot in the final after eliminating CD Tenerife Femení. In the second leg, held on March 17th at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López stadium, the red-and-whites won 0-1 with a goal by Synne Jensen in the 51st minute. Bartel entered the pitch in the 70th minute to strengthen the midfield under coach José Herrera.
Meanwhile, FC Barcelona confirmed their presence in the final by defeating Levante Badalona 4-1. The clash between the Madrid and Catalan sides will determine the winner of the 2026 Copa de la Reina in a match that holds significant emotional value for the Castellbisbal native.