Countdown to the start of the auction of Barça's second ever Masterpiece NFT 'Empowerment'

The auction of the second Masterpiece NFT in the Club’s history starts today, a true work of art that has Alexia Putellas as the protagonist. Bidding for Empowerment starts online at OpenSea from today, Monday 26 June at 4pm CEST and will end on Wednesday 28 June at 4pm CEST, when the acquisition will be confirmed. The NFT pays tribute to a moment that will always be remembered and is already part of the Club's history: the semi-final match of the Women's Champions League against Wolfsburg, on April 22, 2022, where a record of 91. 648 spectators witnessed Barça's victory.

The countdown was feted in the microsite where there is all the necessary information and the details of the Masterpiece featuring Alexia Putellas. For the artistic creation of this piece called Empowerment, the Club has collaborated with World of Women, creating a work that symbolizes transformation and a catalyst for progress.

Empowerment is the second NFT in FC Barcelona’s ten-piece Masterpiece collection. The first piece in the collection, In A Way, Immortal by Johan Cruyff, was released in July of 2022, and as it was announced, the remaining pieces will be progressively presented and will feature other iconic moments and characters of FC Barcelona, emphasizing the Club’s legacy and historical heritage.

An OpenSea auction page will also be activated on June 26th at 4pm CEST and will conclude on June 28th at 4pm CEST.

The Club’s second ever Masterpiece NFT

Barça's second Masterpiece NFT, called Empowerment, represents Putellas' exceptional performance in that Champions League semi-final against Wolfsburg, where she scored two goals and continued to advocate for women's empowerment in sport. FC Barcelona is leading this movement, advocating for gender equality and providing equal opportunities for women and girls in sports and society as a whole, highlighting their talent, passion, and determination.

During the creation process, the World of Women artist and author, Rhi Madeline, has crafted a three-dimensional sculpture of Putellas, enriched with digital painting, special effects, and authentic chants from passionate Barça supporters. The use of gold in the artwork symbolizes Alexia’s outstanding achievements and timeless legacy. By incorporating multiple layers of illuminating light within the crowd, Madeline captures the dynamic and captivating essence of that exhilarating and truly monumental moment.

Experiences for the owner of the NFT

Along with being the sole owner of the digital artwork, the NFT owner will have access to a range of premium benefits particularly focused on the world of women's soccer. The NFT’s utility includes a Meet & Greet with Alexia Putellas, offering a personal opportunity to meet the world's best female player, and a pair of signed soccer boots. Also, the owner of Empowerment will receive a physical seat taken from Spotify Camp Nou, emblazoned with a portrait of Putellas by the renowned Catalan artist Oscar Tusquets and signed by the player herself.