Barcelona reserve team coach Juliano Belletti renews for one season

Juliano Belletti, the Brazilian coach, has signed a one-year contract extension with Barcelona's reserve team, Barça Atlètic, keeping him at the club until June 30, 2027. The Catalan club announced the renewal on Wednesday.

Belletti, fondly remembered by Barcelona fans for scoring the decisive goal in the 2006 Champions League final, became part of the La Masia academy structure in 2023. This upcoming season will be his second in charge of Barça Atlètic, which competes in the Segunda Federación, the fourth tier of Spanish football.

During his first season, Barcelona highlighted Belletti's success in achieving the club's objectives for player development and progression. Several players from the reserve team have made appearances for the senior squad, and young players from the youth system were given significant playing time. A total of 42 players participated in Barça Atlètic this season, with 21 making their debuts.

The reserve team finished the league in sixth place, narrowly missing out on promotion playoffs by three points. They were also eliminated in the Round of 32 of the UEFA Youth League by Israeli side Maccabi Haifa.