Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia are in Spain for a training camp that started on 13 August and runs until the 25th. It's all part of their build-up to the 2026/2027 Saudi Women's Premier League, which kicks off on 10 September.
Al Ittihad Ladies account in XAug 16, 2026
Spain training camp prepares Al-Ittihad for the Saudi Women's Premier League competitions
Al Ittihad Ladies account in Xagainst Barcelona
Last season's third-placed side, 2025/2026, played their first friendly of the Spain training camp yesterday, Saturday, against Barcelona's reserve side (the B team).
Spanish coach Raul Perez named his strongest eleven for the opener. Captain Bayan Sadaqah started, alongside Slovenian goalkeeper Zala Mersnik, right-back Hala Khashoggi, midfielder Lana Abdulrazaq, Nigerian defender Ashleigh Plumptre and forward Retaj Al-Thabiti. Al-Ittihad's midfield star Saba Tawfiq also featured on her return from injury.
Barcelona's B team ran out 6-1 winners.
Al Ittihad Ladies account in XLarin Bassiouni
Barcelona (B)'s friendly handed a debut to Lareen Bassiouni, the new defender and one of Saudi Arabia's brightest women's under-20 prospects, with Spanish coach Raul Perez opting to field her.
Al-Ittihad had signed Bassiouni officially last week, before the club headed off to its training camp in Spain. She captained Al-Ahli's under-17 side last season in the Saudi Premier League for youth girls 2025/2026 and also featured in some senior first-team matches in the Saudi Women's Premier League 2025/2026 under Jordanian coach Manar Freij.
