La Liga F Thrives as Xelska Illes Balears Gears Up for the New Season

Women’s football in Spain is undergoing a period of fertile growth, reflected in its economic figures. La Liga F, since its inception in the 2022/23 season, has seen a 43.37% increase in total revenue, reaching nearly €26 million in the 2024/25 campaign, according to data obtained by MARCA. This surge contrasts sharply with the financial struggles of England’s Women’s Super League (WSL), which, facing accumulated annual deficits and heavy losses, now relies on the Premier League to avoid collapse.

League director Beatriz Álvarez emphasized that the Spanish league is "breaking stereotypes and turning women’s football into a thriving, limitless social sport." Economic distribution among clubs hit €17 million, with an average revenue of over €1 million per team, solidifying the competition as a key economic driver for women’s sports in Spain.

Meanwhile, Balearic sports prepare to welcome one of its flagship teams in women’s artistic gymnastics. Xelska Illes Balears officially unveiled its roster for the 2026 Liga Iberdrola, aiming to secure a top-four finish in the regular season and qualify for the Grand Final, which will crown the First Division champion. The presentation took place at House of Son Amar in Palmanyola, featuring the technical staff led by Pedro Mir, alongside coaches Yolanda Llompart, Raquel Pascual, and Jacqueline Bruell.

This season, marked by generational change, will feature university gymnasts and rising talents alongside seasoned veterans, forming a highly competitive squad. Standout names include captains Ana Martín and Manuela Poggio, as well as Dutch international Mischa Marchena, a new signing to bolster the team. Xelska has been a consistent finalist in every Liga Iberdrola edition, reinforcing its status as one of Spain’s most historic and dominant clubs.

The gymnastics competition retains last season’s structure, with two regular-season rounds concluding in May and a final phase in June, kicking off in Palma’s Germans Escalas Sports Center—rescheduled due to a Palma Futsal Champions League match. Other Balearic clubs will also participate, underscoring the sport’s deep local roots.

In summary, Spanish sports are flourishing across disciplines. Women’s football is gaining global prominence, while Xelska Illes Balears renews its ambition to remain at the pinnacle of artistic gymnastics in Spain.