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Alexia Putellas is on her way back! Barcelona and Spain sensation says there is 'little time left' until return from injury

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Putellas is recovering from an ACL injury but was included in Spain's squad for their Nations League final against France, which they won 2-0. Putellas did not get on the pitch but she confirmed after the game that she is very close to returning to action.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Barcelona star told reporters: "Very good, I'm super happy, goal accomplished, let's go to the Olympic Games as champions."I feel good, looking forward to playing, there isn't much time left."

WHAT PUTELLAS SAID

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-spain-superstar-alexia-putellas-surgical-examination-left-knee/blt417a7da329047faa#cs8279748f6ddd2627" target="_blank">Putellas has been absent since November</a>, when she was injured in Barcelona's Champions League clash with Benfica. She subsequently underwent surgery, but now looks poised to make a return. She won the Ballon d'Or back-to-back in 2021 and 2022.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Barcelona Femeni are next in action Athletic Bilbao in the Copa de la Reine, before returning to league action next weekend against Real Sociedad.

WHAT NEXT?

Alexia Putellas is on her way back! Barcelona and Spain sensation says there is 'little time left' until return from injury | Goal.com

Alexia Putellas has confirmed that she is nearing a return after being included in Spain&apos;s squad for their Nations League final against France.

Alexia Putellas is on her way back! Barcelona and Spain sensation says there is &apos;little time left&apos; until return from injury