Why was Barcelona Femeni expelled from Copa de la Reina?

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Barcelona Femení were disqualified from the competition after it was discovered that they had unlawfully fielded seven non-EU players in their semi-final match against Collerense.

Barcelona argued that the group of foreign players were mostly Spanish citizens, but due to a loophole in the Spanish football regulations, their registrations had not been completed.

Barcelona Femení were found guilty of violating the rules and were expelled from the Copa de la Reina, resulting in an end to their hopes of securing another domestic treble. Barcelona Femení have expressed their regret at the situation and have promised to work closelyto a technicality in EU rules Barcelona was unable to register them.

As a result, Barcelona Femení were expelled from the Copa de la Reina and their chances of winning a domestic treble ended. Barcelona Femení have expressed their regret at the situation and have promised to work closely with the Spanish Football Federation to ensure that similar issues do not occur in the future.

Barcelona Femení now look forward to continuing their successful season in the other two domestic competitions. They remain top of the Primera División and have reached the final of the Copa de Catalunya. Barcelona Femení look poised to achieve success in both competitions and secure a historic double this season.

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