The 2008–09 season was the 21st for FC Barcelona Femení in official competition, and the 12th in the top flight of Spanish football.

Ahead of the 2008–09 Superliga season, Barcelona was promoted to the league (the top flight) from the secondary Liga Nacional; they had been relegated in 2007 and reinforced their team going forwards, so were considered stronger than most newly-promoted teams and competition for Clásico rivals Atlético Madrid.

[4] Vicky Losada had left Barcelona when they were relegated, joining local rivals Espanyol, who remained in the top flight; when Barcelona were promoted after one season, Losada reached an agreement with Espanyol to terminate her contract.

[5] The team finished sixth in the Superliga, qualifying them to compete in the Copa de la Reina, in which they reached the semi-finals.

[7] As of June 2009[8][9] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.