For the last five or so years, Barcelona Women have been the darlings of Europe. Following in the footsteps of one of the best teams the world has ever seen, they remain a dominant force in Spanish domestic football and the Women's Champions League.

But they are being hamstrung by their own club, and it could begin to impact their incredible successes. Heading into the new season they have just 17 first-team players - a few short of a full matchday squad.

For some time now, Barcelona overall have been in turmoil. There have been delays in the opening of the newly-renovated Nou Camp and the men's team have struggled to register players within LaLiga's financial rules to name just a few.

In Spain, every part of clubs are inextricably linked - men's, women's, youth and beyond. At Barcelona

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