Clara Serrajordi is living the dream she has been chasing since joining La Masia as a child. After eight years in Barcelona’s academy, the 18-year-old midfielder enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last term, making her Spain debut and starting Barça’s Champions League final triumph. Calm, grounded and mature beyond her years, she has thrived while learning from some of the game’s greatest players. Now, as Barcelona begin a new chapter, Serrajordi is ready to step up again.
When you join Barça as a child, your dream is always to reach the first team. It’s your biggest goal, but you never really imagine it will actually happen. So when it finally does, it’s an incredible feeling. At first it doesn’t feel real, but eventually you get used to it. After eight years of working hard every day, being rewarded with the chance to play for the best team in the world is really special.
Not thinking too far ahead and just focusing on each day as it comes. I try to live in the present and enjoy every opportunity as if it might never happen again. Whenever new opportunities come along, I try to make the most of them and never take them for granted.
At Barça, from a very young age, you’re taught the club’s style of play. But it’s only when you reach the first team – where the pace is much higher and you’re playing alongside the very best, like Alexia, Aitana and Patri – that you truly realise how much you can learn. I pay attention to everything they do, I look at the areas where I can improve, and they help me every day just by the way they train and compete. Being around players like them makes you a much better footballer.
Everything works in harmony. From a very young age, you’re taught Barça’s style of play, and as you grow up you keep developing while following the same football philosophy. Another key factor is the opportunities the club gives young players. Barça puts its trust in young talent. That’s one of the club’s greatest strengths – its courage to give young players opportunities. Combined with everyone following the same playing philosophy, it makes the transition much easier.
Since I was a child, I’ve always supported Barça. As I grew older, the women’s team started gaining more visibility, and I became an even bigger fan. At the end of the day, you’re just another Barça supporter who’s lucky enough to be part of the team. It’s an incredible privilege because so many people would love to be in this position. Football was always a big part of life at home. We always watched Barça matches and regularly went to the stadium. My family loves football, and they’re the ones who passed on their love for Barça to me.
That morning, I didn’t know if I was going to start or not. I remember feeling nervous during the week leading up to the game, but when matchday arrived it almost felt like just another game. We’d done all the hard work during the season, and when I was standing in the tunnel before kick-off I stopped and thought, “This is incredible.” But at the same time, it still didn't quite feel real. My mindset was simply: it’s another match, let’s go out there and try to win. I stayed focused and let whatever had to happen, happen. It’s only afterwards that you really realise what you’ve experienced. To play in the final, win it and celebrate it with the whole team, knowing that some would be leaving afterwards, made it even more special.
That’s football – players leave, new players arrive. This season will give me the chance to grow in confidence now that I’ve already had a year with the first team. Maybe things will be a little different this year, but whatever role I’m given, I just want to do my very best and help the team in every way I can. Of course, we’d love to repeat what we achieved last season. It’s incredibly difficult, but that’s what we’re aiming for. I also want to keep growing, both as a player and as a person. Above all, I want to enjoy every day. Football is our life, so the most important thing is to enjoy the journey and have fun along the way.
Clara Serrajordi is living the dream she has been chasing since joining La Masia as a child. After eight years in Barcelona’s academy, the 18-year-old midfielder enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last term, making her Spain debut and starting Barça’s Champions League final triumph. Calm, grounded and mature beyond her years, she has thrived while learning from some of the game’s greatest players. Now, as Barcelona begin a new chapter, Serrajordi is ready to step up again.
When you join Barça as a child, your dream is always to reach the first team. It’s your biggest goal, but you never really imagine it will actually happen. So when it finally does, it’s an incredible feeling. At first it doesn’t feel real, but eventually you get used to it. After eight years of working hard every day, being rewarded with the chance to play for the best team in the world is really special.
Not thinking too far ahead and just focusing on each day as it comes. I try to live in the present and enjoy every opportunity as if it might never happen again. Whenever new opportunities come along, I try to make the most of them and never take them for granted.
At Barça, from a very young age, you’re taught the club’s style of play. But it’s only when you reach the first team – where the pace is much higher and you’re playing alongside the very best, like Alexia, Aitana and Patri – that you truly realise how much you can learn. I pay attention to everything they do, I look at the areas where I can improve, and they help me every day just by the way they train and compete. Being around players like them makes you a much better footballer.
Everything works in harmony. From a very young age, you’re taught Barça’s style of play, and as you grow up you keep developing while following the same football philosophy. Another key factor is the opportunities the club gives young players. Barça puts its trust in young talent. That’s one of the club’s greatest strengths – its courage to give young players opportunities. Combined with everyone following the same playing philosophy, it makes the transition much easier.
Since I was a child, I’ve always supported Barça. As I grew older, the women’s team started gaining more visibility, and I became an even bigger fan. At the end of the day, you’re just another Barça supporter who’s lucky enough to be part of the team. It’s an incredible privilege because so many people would love to be in this position. Football was always a big part of life at home. We always watched Barça matches and regularly went to the stadium. My family loves football, and they’re the ones who passed on their love for Barça to me.
That morning, I didn’t know if I was going to start or not. I remember feeling nervous during the week leading up to the game, but when matchday arrived it almost felt like just another game. We’d done all the hard work during the season, and when I was standing in the tunnel before kick-off I stopped and thought, “This is incredible.” But at the same time, it still didn't quite feel real. My mindset was simply: it’s another match, let’s go out there and try to win. I stayed focused and let whatever had to happen, happen. It’s only afterwards that you really realise what you’ve experienced. To play in the final, win it and celebrate it with the whole team, knowing that some would be leaving afterwards, made it even more special.
That’s football – players leave, new players arrive. This season will give me the chance to grow in confidence now that I’ve already had a year with the first team. Maybe things will be a little different this year, but whatever role I’m given, I just want to do my very best and help the team in every way I can. Of course, we’d love to repeat what we achieved last season. It’s incredibly difficult, but that’s what we’re aiming for. I also want to keep growing, both as a player and as a person. Above all, I want to enjoy every day. Football is our life, so the most important thing is to enjoy the journey and have fun along the way.
Clara Serrajordi is living the dream she has been chasing since joining La Masia as a child. After eight years in Barcelona’s academy, the 18-year-old midfielder enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last term, making her Spain debut and starting Barça’s Champions League final triumph. Calm, grounded and mature beyond her years, she has thrived while learning from some of the game’s greatest players. Now, as Barcelona begin a new chapter, Serrajordi is ready to step up again.
When you join Barça as a child, your dream is always to reach the first team. It’s your biggest goal, but you never really imagine it will actually happen. So when it finally does, it’s an incredible feeling. At first it doesn’t feel real, but eventually you get used to it. After eight years of working hard every day, being rewarded with the chance to play for the best team in the world is really special.
Not thinking too far ahead and just focusing on each day as it comes. I try to live in the present and enjoy every opportunity as if it might never happen again. Whenever new opportunities come along, I try to make the most of them and never take them for granted.
At Barça, from a very young age, you’re taught the club’s style of play. But it’s only when you reach the first team – where the pace is much higher and you’re playing alongside the very best, like Alexia, Aitana and Patri – that you truly realise how much you can learn. I pay attention to everything they do, I look at the areas where I can improve, and they help me every day just by the way they train and compete. Being around players like them makes you a much better footballer.
Everything works in harmony. From a very young age, you’re taught Barça’s style of play, and as you grow up you keep developing while following the same football philosophy. Another key factor is the opportunities the club gives young players. Barça puts its trust in young talent. That’s one of the club’s greatest strengths – its courage to give young players opportunities. Combined with everyone following the same playing philosophy, it makes the transition much easier.
Since I was a child, I’ve always supported Barça. As I grew older, the women’s team started gaining more visibility, and I became an even bigger fan. At the end of the day, you’re just another Barça supporter who’s lucky enough to be part of the team. It’s an incredible privilege because so many people would love to be in this position. Football was always a big part of life at home. We always watched Barça matches and regularly went to the stadium. My family loves football, and they’re the ones who passed on their love for Barça to me.
That morning, I didn’t know if I was going to start or not. I remember feeling nervous during the week leading up to the game, but when matchday arrived it almost felt like just another game. We’d done all the hard work during the season, and when I was standing in the tunnel before kick-off I stopped and thought, “This is incredible.” But at the same time, it still didn't quite feel real. My mindset was simply: it’s another match, let’s go out there and try to win. I stayed focused and let whatever had to happen, happen. It’s only afterwards that you really realise what you’ve experienced. To play in the final, win it and celebrate it with the whole team, knowing that some would be leaving afterwards, made it even more special.
That’s football – players leave, new players arrive. This season will give me the chance to grow in confidence now that I’ve already had a year with the first team. Maybe things will be a little different this year, but whatever role I’m given, I just want to do my very best and help the team in every way I can. Of course, we’d love to repeat what we achieved last season. It’s incredibly difficult, but that’s what we’re aiming for. I also want to keep growing, both as a player and as a person. Above all, I want to enjoy every day. Football is our life, so the most important thing is to enjoy the journey and have fun along the way.
Clara Serrajordi is living the dream she has been chasing since joining La Masia as a child. After eight years in Barcelona’s academy, the 18-year-old midfielder enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last term, making her Spain debut and starting Barça’s Champions League final triumph. Calm, grounded and mature beyond her years, she has thrived while learning from some of the game’s greatest players. Now, as Barcelona begin a new chapter, Serrajordi is ready to step up again.
When you join Barça as a child, your dream is always to reach the first team. It’s your biggest goal, but you never really imagine it will actually happen. So when it finally does, it’s an incredible feeling. At first it doesn’t feel real, but eventually you get used to it. After eight years of working hard every day, being rewarded with the chance to play for the best team in the world is really special.
Not thinking too far ahead and just focusing on each day as it comes. I try to live in the present and enjoy every opportunity as if it might never happen again. Whenever new opportunities come along, I try to make the most of them and never take them for granted.
At Barça, from a very young age, you’re taught the club’s style of play. But it’s only when you reach the first team – where the pace is much higher and you’re playing alongside the very best, like Alexia, Aitana and Patri – that you truly realise how much you can learn. I pay attention to everything they do, I look at the areas where I can improve, and they help me every day just by the way they train and compete. Being around players like them makes you a much better footballer.
Everything works in harmony. From a very young age, you’re taught Barça’s style of play, and as you grow up you keep developing while following the same football philosophy. Another key factor is the opportunities the club gives young players. Barça puts its trust in young talent. That’s one of the club’s greatest strengths – its courage to give young players opportunities. Combined with everyone following the same playing philosophy, it makes the transition much easier.
Since I was a child, I’ve always supported Barça. As I grew older, the women’s team started gaining more visibility, and I became an even bigger fan. At the end of the day, you’re just another Barça supporter who’s lucky enough to be part of the team. It’s an incredible privilege because so many people would love to be in this position. Football was always a big part of life at home. We always watched Barça matches and regularly went to the stadium. My family loves football, and they’re the ones who passed on their love for Barça to me.
That morning, I didn’t know if I was going to start or not. I remember feeling nervous during the week leading up to the game, but when matchday arrived it almost felt like just another game. We’d done all the hard work during the season, and when I was standing in the tunnel before kick-off I stopped and thought, “This is incredible.” But at the same time, it still didn't quite feel real. My mindset was simply: it’s another match, let’s go out there and try to win. I stayed focused and let whatever had to happen, happen. It’s only afterwards that you really realise what you’ve experienced. To play in the final, win it and celebrate it with the whole team, knowing that some would be leaving afterwards, made it even more special.
That’s football – players leave, new players arrive. This season will give me the chance to grow in confidence now that I’ve already had a year with the first team. Maybe things will be a little different this year, but whatever role I’m given, I just want to do my very best and help the team in every way I can. Of course, we’d love to repeat what we achieved last season. It’s incredibly difficult, but that’s what we’re aiming for. I also want to keep growing, both as a player and as a person. Above all, I want to enjoy every day. Football is our life, so the most important thing is to enjoy the journey and have fun along the way.
Clara Serrajordi is living the dream she has been chasing since joining La Masia as a child. After eight years in Barcelona’s academy, the 18-year-old midfielder enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last term, making her Spain debut and starting Barça’s Champions League final triumph. Calm, grounded and mature beyond her years, she has thrived while learning from some of the game’s greatest players. Now, as Barcelona begin a new chapter, Serrajordi is ready to step up again.
When you join Barça as a child, your dream is always to reach the first team. It’s your biggest goal, but you never really imagine it will actually happen. So when it finally does, it’s an incredible feeling. At first it doesn’t feel real, but eventually you get used to it. After eight years of working hard every day, being rewarded with the chance to play for the best team in the world is really special.
Not thinking too far ahead and just focusing on each day as it comes. I try to live in the present and enjoy every opportunity as if it might never happen again. Whenever new opportunities come along, I try to make the most of them and never take them for granted.
At Barça, from a very young age, you’re taught the club’s style of play. But it’s only when you reach the first team – where the pace is much higher and you’re playing alongside the very best, like Alexia, Aitana and Patri – that you truly realise how much you can learn. I pay attention to everything they do, I look at the areas where I can improve, and they help me every day just by the way they train and compete. Being around players like them makes you a much better footballer.
Everything works in harmony. From a very young age, you’re taught Barça’s style of play, and as you grow up you keep developing while following the same football philosophy. Another key factor is the opportunities the club gives young players. Barça puts its trust in young talent. That’s one of the club’s greatest strengths – its courage to give young players opportunities. Combined with everyone following the same playing philosophy, it makes the transition much easier.
Since I was a child, I’ve always supported Barça. As I grew older, the women’s team started gaining more visibility, and I became an even bigger fan. At the end of the day, you’re just another Barça supporter who’s lucky enough to be part of the team. It’s an incredible privilege because so many people would love to be in this position. Football was always a big part of life at home. We always watched Barça matches and regularly went to the stadium. My family loves football, and they’re the ones who passed on their love for Barça to me.
That morning, I didn’t know if I was going to start or not. I remember feeling nervous during the week leading up to the game, but when matchday arrived it almost felt like just another game. We’d done all the hard work during the season, and when I was standing in the tunnel before kick-off I stopped and thought, “This is incredible.” But at the same time, it still didn't quite feel real. My mindset was simply: it’s another match, let’s go out there and try to win. I stayed focused and let whatever had to happen, happen. It’s only afterwards that you really realise what you’ve experienced. To play in the final, win it and celebrate it with the whole team, knowing that some would be leaving afterwards, made it even more special.
That’s football – players leave, new players arrive. This season will give me the chance to grow in confidence now that I’ve already had a year with the first team. Maybe things will be a little different this year, but whatever role I’m given, I just want to do my very best and help the team in every way I can. Of course, we’d love to repeat what we achieved last season. It’s incredibly difficult, but that’s what we’re aiming for. I also want to keep growing, both as a player and as a person. Above all, I want to enjoy every day. Football is our life, so the most important thing is to enjoy the journey and have fun along the way.
Clara Serrajordi is living the dream she has been chasing since joining La Masia as a child. After eight years in Barcelona’s academy, the 18-year-old midfielder enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last term, making her Spain debut and starting Barça’s Champions League final triumph. Calm, grounded and mature beyond her years, she has thrived while learning from some of the game’s greatest players. Now, as Barcelona begin a new chapter, Serrajordi is ready to step up again.
When you join Barça as a child, your dream is always to reach the first team. It’s your biggest goal, but you never really imagine it will actually happen. So when it finally does, it’s an incredible feeling. At first it doesn’t feel real, but eventually you get used to it. After eight years of working hard every day, being rewarded with the chance to play for the best team in the world is really special.
Not thinking too far ahead and just focusing on each day as it comes. I try to live in the present and enjoy every opportunity as if it might never happen again. Whenever new opportunities come along, I try to make the most of them and never take them for granted.
At Barça, from a very young age, you’re taught the club’s style of play. But it’s only when you reach the first team – where the pace is much higher and you’re playing alongside the very best, like Alexia, Aitana and Patri – that you truly realise how much you can learn. I pay attention to everything they do, I look at the areas where I can improve, and they help me every day just by the way they train and compete. Being around players like them makes you a much better footballer.
Everything works in harmony. From a very young age, you’re taught Barça’s style of play, and as you grow up you keep developing while following the same football philosophy. Another key factor is the opportunities the club gives young players. Barça puts its trust in young talent. That’s one of the club’s greatest strengths – its courage to give young players opportunities. Combined with everyone following the same playing philosophy, it makes the transition much easier.
Since I was a child, I’ve always supported Barça. As I grew older, the women’s team started gaining more visibility, and I became an even bigger fan. At the end of the day, you’re just another Barça supporter who’s lucky enough to be part of the team. It’s an incredible privilege because so many people would love to be in this position. Football was always a big part of life at home. We always watched Barça matches and regularly went to the stadium. My family loves football, and they’re the ones who passed on their love for Barça to me.
That morning, I didn’t know if I was going to start or not. I remember feeling nervous during the week leading up to the game, but when matchday arrived it almost felt like just another game. We’d done all the hard work during the season, and when I was standing in the tunnel before kick-off I stopped and thought, “This is incredible.” But at the same time, it still didn't quite feel real. My mindset was simply: it’s another match, let’s go out there and try to win. I stayed focused and let whatever had to happen, happen. It’s only afterwards that you really realise what you’ve experienced. To play in the final, win it and celebrate it with the whole team, knowing that some would be leaving afterwards, made it even more special.
That’s football – players leave, new players arrive. This season will give me the chance to grow in confidence now that I’ve already had a year with the first team. Maybe things will be a little different this year, but whatever role I’m given, I just want to do my very best and help the team in every way I can. Of course, we’d love to repeat what we achieved last season. It’s incredibly difficult, but that’s what we’re aiming for. I also want to keep growing, both as a player and as a person. Above all, I want to enjoy every day. Football is our life, so the most important thing is to enjoy the journey and have fun along the way.
