Alexia Putellas is known for being strong headed and serious, but when she stumbles into a small cafe bar to escape a massive storm. What she didn't realise was that the owner of the cafe bar 'StarLight' would quickly become the person to bring out her softer and less serious side.

Alexia Putellas / character slow-burn fanfic

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Gracie had always heard the stories about Alexia Putellas' obsession with football, but it wasn't until she joined Barcelona that she truly understood. The captain seemed to live for the game, nothing else mattered. At first, Gracie couldn't stand it. She had joined the team to prove herself, but Alexia's cold, relentless focus felt like a barrier she couldn't break through. But as the season went on, Gracie started to see what lay behind Alexia's intensity, a fierce drive to win, to lead, to be the best. And slowly, without realizing it, Gracie found herself drawn to it... and to Alexia in ways she never expected.

"Beyond the Game" follows Alexia Putellas, Barcelona Women's football captain, as she struggles with a lingering knee injury two years after an ACL tear. When new athletic trainer Dr. Vera Bennett, a former athlete whose career ended due to injury, is brought in, sparks fly. As Vera helps Alexia heal physically, their growing attraction threatens professional boundaries. Amidst the pressures of fame, legacy, and the fear of vulnerability, the two women must navigate a forbidden romance and discover what truly matters - both on and off the pitch.

The football world was on fire and the spanish football federation was the lighter. It was the women's world cup final,spain where bursting from the seam with the joy but like all good things it didn't last long. 𝐋𝐮𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 was the storm in a bubble of sunshine. That was until 𝐀𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 showed up,the powerful determined lawyer from Barcelona who was prepared to do anything for justice,she would do anything to bring a smile back to 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬 face after the downside of the fall of the federation. But in the end will 𝐀𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐚 be able to help 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢 and the team or will she fall with them.

Grayce has always been in the shadow of her older sister, Leah, both passionate about football. As a rising star at Manchester United, Grayce's life revolves around the game, but something is missing-until a trip to Barcelona changes everything. Invited by Leah to watch a Barcelona match, Grayce is in awe of the team's star, Alexia Putellas. After the game, their paths cross, and an unexpected bond forms between them. Alexia, who exudes warmth and humility, quickly connects with Grayce in a way that neither anticipated. As Grayce faces challenges on the field and navigates the intense spotlight of professional football, she finds herself drawn to Alexia. But with loyalty to her team and the pressure of their careers, Grayce and Alexia must decide if their connection is fleeting or worth pursuing. As their relationship deepens, both women must confront their fears and question if love and football can coexist in their world. In this heartfelt story of passion, ambition, and unexpected bonds, Grayce and Alexia discover that sometimes the most life-changing connections come from the most unexpected encounters.

Yazmin Corta is moving back to her youth club; Barcelona. She is rejoining the club after having played for Arsenal in the WSL. She is excited to be back with most of her old teammates and to spend more time with her national Spanish teammates. Except one. Alexia Putellas.