Barcelona, May 1 (AP): Alexia Putellas made her long-awaited return from injury to help Barcelona clinch its fourth straight women's Spanish league title. Putellas came off the bench in the 74th minute after being sidelined for nearly 10 months because of an ACL injury. UEFA Women’s Champions League 2022–23: Barcelona Beat Chelsea 2–1 on Aggregate To Book Spot in Third Straight Final.

The two-time Ballon d'Or winner had returned to the squad for the second leg of the Champions League semifinals against Chelsea on Thursday but did not play. Barcelona advanced to its third straight final in the European competition.

"I need to thank the fans for their support,” Putellas said.

Barcelona beat Sporting Huelva 3-0 at home on Sunday to maintain its perfect record — 26 games, 26 wins — and secure its eighth league title with four games to spare. It has an insurmountable 10-point lead over second-place Real Madrid, along with a game in hand. Lamine Yamal Quick Facts: All You Need to Know About 15-Year-Old Barcelona’s Youngest Ever La Liga Player.

Barcelona has so far scored 108 league goals and conceded only five. The Catalan club has won 61 consecutive league games. (AP)

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