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📊 OPTA supercomputer predicts the Women's EURO, who will come out on top?
The next 2nd of July, one of the most evenly matched Women's European Championships in recent years kicks off in Switzerland. Spain starts as the favorite to win the title, although teams like England, Germany, and France promise to put up a good fight. The Spanish team arrives backed by its recent successes: world champion in 2023 and League of Nations champion in 2024. According to Opta's supercomputer, it has a 24.8% chance of lifting the trophy. Despite the absence of Jenni Hermoso, the team led by Montse Tomé relies on a consolidated block with Aitana Bonmatí at the forefront — winner of the Ballon d'Or in 2023 and 2024 — and a solid base of ten players from FC Barcelona. Advertisement However, history plays against them. Spain has never reached a continental final and in the last three editions fell in the quarterfinals. On this occasion, their first mission will be to overcome Group B, where they will face Italy, Belgium, and Portugal, three teams in full growth. England, the current champion after conquering Wembley in 2022, wants to repeat the feat. The Lionesses maintain 16.1% options, despite the losses of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby. Beth Mead and Alessia Russo lead a squad that will have to overcome a demanding Group D alongside France, the Netherlands, and Wales. Germany (14.8%) and France (15.3%) complete the group of favorites. The Germans, with eight titles in their record, continue to be a power despite losing the last final. The French, on the other hand, seek to break their historical ceiling with a new generation in which Diani and Katoto stand out. Sweden, the Netherlands, and Switzerland are among the teams willing to surprise. The outcome will arrive on July 27, when Basel crowns the new European champion. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 LLUIS GENE - AFP or licensors
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3 days ago
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Women's Euros 2025: Guide to Group B – the world champions and a Nations League reunion
If you are looking at Group B and wondering why this set of teams feels so familiar, your spider-sense is not deceiving you. Spain, Portugal and Belgium were all in the same pool as England during this year's Nations League, and those three will now meet again at Euro 2025 in Switzerland, where Italy replace Sarina Wiegman's defending champions. You'd think Group B is probably all going to be about the fight for second place, with Belgium, Portugal and Italy all good enough to follow 2023 World Cup and 2024 UEFA Nations League winners Spain into the quarter-finals. Given how well a lot of these teams know each other, expect some intriguing tactical match-ups. The favourites are… It is impossible to look past Spain when it comes to winning this group, even if all is not exactly rosy under Montse Tome's management. Tome was Jorge Vilda's assistant when they lifted the World Cup in Australia two years ago and took over following his post-tournament sacking. Advertisement They then also won the previous Nations League in February 2024 to qualify for the Olympic football tournament but went home from France empty-handed after losing to Brazil in the semi-finals and Germany in the bronze-medal game. Spain have looked very vulnerable in transitional play, and there is a sense that, despite the overwhelming amount of talent at their disposal, Tome does not know her best team. A 1-0 loss to England at Wembley in February, the first meeting between the sides since that World Cup final in Sydney, only seemed to confirm the suspicion. Spain did ultimately win their Nations League group to book a place in October's semis, though, helped by a 2-1 win against England in the reverse fixture at the start of June. The standout match will be… Italy vs Spain It would probably be a bit of an exaggeration to say Italy are Spain's bogey team but, over the past couple of years, they have certainly caused them some issues, having picked up a 3-2 win and a 1-1 draw from the past two meetings. The fact these two meet on the final day of the group could really add to the drama, as Italy may well be in a position to swipe top spot from under Spain's nose. The group's galactico is… Alexia Putellas (Spain) It is hard to pick between Aitana Bonmati and Putellas when it comes to Spain's Ballon d'Or winners, but the latter heads into this European Championship meaning business. It was on the eve of the previous Euros in 2022, in one of Spain's final training sessions, that she sustained the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury that would keep her out for a year. Advertisement Though it's taken time for Putellas to get back to her best but she finally looked like her old self again last season, scoring 16 goals for Barcelona in the Spanish top flight while making 17 starts. Her club and country team-mate Bonmati has topped the voting for the past two Ballons d'Or but with the field this year looking wide open, a strong Euros from the award's 2021 and 2022 winner Putellas could see her become the first woman to receive it three times since it was introduced seven years ago. The player who could make a name for themselves… Vicky Lopez (Spain) The 18-year-old Barcelona forward first caught the eye at 15, when she became the youngest player to make an appearance in Spain's top flight for Madrid CFF. It was not long before a move to Barcelona materialised. She initially played in their B team in the second division, before stepping up to the first-team squad. Advertisement In November 2023, aged 17 years and 116 days, she became the youngest player to score in either a men's or women's Clasico, netting in a 5-0 Barcelona win. She took the record from Ansu Fati but was then usurped the following October by Lamine Yamal, who achieved the feat aged 17 years, 105 days. It is not always easy to get opportunities in a team regarded as the best in the world but Lopez has continued to impress at the highest level, making 17 league starts last season and scoring 10 goals. A story to look out for Pre-tournament chat always concerns itself with the mystique of the dark horse. Group B is exciting in that regard because it boasts two of the main candidates for that tag at Euro 2025: Portugal and Italy. Advertisement Portugal's dark-horse credentials took a blow with their recent thrashings in the Nations League from Spain (7-1) and England (6-0), coupled with an ankle injury that will keep 22-year-old Barcelona star Kika Nazareth out of this tournament. For many Portugal fans, hope of reaching the knockout phase now sits on the shoulders of Real Sociedad midfielder Andreia Jacinto, 23. Predictions of tectonic group-stage shifts have instead centred around Italy in the weeks leading up to the finals. They picked up 10 points from their six Nations League matches, including a memorable 3-0 away win against Denmark and a goalless home draw with Sweden, while losing 3-2 to the latter only by a 95th-minute penalty in the reverse fixture. Italy, too, are without a Barcelona starlet, with Giulia Dragoni having had ankle ligament surgery last month. Dragoni, then 16, was the second-youngest player called up to the 2023 World Cup and became the youngest player ever to represent Italy at a men's or women's World Cup. She started all three group games. Advertisement But with Belgium and Spain also in Group B, one of Portugal or Italy will need to live up to their billing if they want to make it to the quarter-finals. From there? Anything is possible. You might not know this but… Beta Gunnarsdottir will be on the touchline for Belgium in this tournament — but it could all have been very different. The 48-year-old Icelandic manager was linked with the vacant Chelsea job that eventually went to Sonia Bompastor last year. Aston Villa also supposedly showed an interest in the former Kristianstad boss. In her 14-year stint with the Swedish club, Gunnarsdottir developed a reputation for punching above her weight in terms of the team's resources. She will be required to do similarly in this group with a Belgium side who may well be seen as the weakest of the four. That said, they beat England 3-2 in the Nations League in April, four days after being swept aside 5-0 in the reverse fixture, and ultimately finished third in a tough group containing both the 2023 World Cup finalists. Fixtures in full July 3: Belgium vs Italy, 17:00 BST, 12:00 ET Advertisement July 3: Spain vs Portugal, 20:00 BST, 15:00 ET July 7: Spain vs Belgium, 17:00 BST, 12:00 ET July 7: Portugal vs Italy, 20:00 BST, 15:00 ET July 11: Italy vs Spain, 20:00 BST, 15:00 ET July 11: Portugal vs Belgium, 20:00 BST, 15:00 ET This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain, UK Women's Football, Women's Euros 2025 The Athletic Media Company
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3 days ago
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Women's Euros 2025: Guide to Group B – the world champions and a Nations League reunion
If you are looking at Group B and wondering why this set of teams feels so familiar, your spider-sense is not deceiving you. Spain, Portugal and Belgium were all in the same pool as England during this year's Nations League, and those three will now meet again at Euro 2025 in Switzerland, where Italy replace Sarina Wiegman's defending champions. Advertisement You'd think Group B is probably all going to be about the fight for second place, with Belgium, Portugal and Italy all good enough to follow 2023 World Cup and 2024 UEFA Nations League winners Spain into the quarter-finals. Given how well a lot of these teams know each other, expect some intriguing tactical match-ups. It is impossible to look past Spain when it comes to winning this group, even if all is not exactly rosy under Montse Tome's management. Tome was Jorge Vilda's assistant when they lifted the World Cup in Australia two years ago and took over following his post-tournament sacking. They then also won the previous Nations League in February 2024 to qualify for the Olympic football tournament but went home from France empty-handed after losing to Brazil in the semi-finals and Germany in the bronze-medal game. Spain have looked very vulnerable in transitional play, and there is a sense that, despite the overwhelming amount of talent at their disposal, Tome does not know her best team. A 1-0 loss to England at Wembley in February, the first meeting between the sides since that World Cup final in Sydney, only seemed to confirm the suspicion. Spain did ultimately win their Nations League group to book a place in October's semis, though, helped by a 2-1 win against England in the reverse fixture at the start of June. Italy vs Spain It would probably be a bit of an exaggeration to say Italy are Spain's bogey team but, over the past couple of years, they have certainly caused them some issues, having picked up a 3-2 win and a 1-1 draw from the past two meetings. The fact these two meet on the final day of the group could really add to the drama, as Italy may well be in a position to swipe top spot from under Spain's nose. Alexia Putellas (Spain) It is hard to pick between Aitana Bonmati and Putellas when it comes to Spain's Ballon d'Or winners, but the latter heads into this European Championship meaning business. It was on the eve of the previous Euros in 2022, in one of Spain's final training sessions, that she sustained the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury that would keep her out for a year. Advertisement Though it's taken time for Putellas to get back to her best but she finally looked like her old self again last season, scoring 16 goals for Barcelona in the Spanish top flight while making 17 starts. Her club and country team-mate Bonmati has topped the voting for the past two Ballons d'Or but with the field this year looking wide open, a strong Euros from the award's 2021 and 2022 winner Putellas could see her become the first woman to receive it three times since it was introduced seven years ago. Vicky Lopez (Spain) The 18-year-old Barcelona forward first caught the eye at 15, when she became the youngest player to make an appearance in Spain's top flight for Madrid CFF. It was not long before a move to Barcelona materialised. She initially played in their B team in the second division, before stepping up to the first-team squad. In November 2023, aged 17 years and 116 days, she became the youngest player to score in either a men's or women's Clasico, netting in a 5-0 Barcelona win. She took the record from Ansu Fati but was then usurped the following October by Lamine Yamal, who achieved the feat aged 17 years, 105 days. It is not always easy to get opportunities in a team regarded as the best in the world but Lopez has continued to impress at the highest level, making 17 league starts last season and scoring 10 goals. Pre-tournament chat always concerns itself with the mystique of the dark horse. Group B is exciting in that regard because it boasts two of the main candidates for that tag at Euro 2025: Portugal and Italy. Portugal's dark-horse credentials took a blow with their recent thrashings in the Nations League from Spain (7-1) and England (6-0), coupled with an ankle injury that will keep 22-year-old Barcelona star Kika Nazareth out of this tournament. For many Portugal fans, hope of reaching the knockout phase now sits on the shoulders of Real Sociedad midfielder Andreia Jacinto, 23. GO DEEPER Andreia Jacinto: Portugal's young starlet carrying the nation's Euro 2025 hopes Predictions of tectonic group-stage shifts have instead centred around Italy in the weeks leading up to the finals. They picked up 10 points from their six Nations League matches, including a memorable 3-0 away win against Denmark and a goalless home draw with Sweden, while losing 3-2 to the latter only by a 95th-minute penalty in the reverse fixture. Advertisement Italy, too, are without a Barcelona starlet, with Giulia Dragoni having had ankle ligament surgery last month. Dragoni, then 16, was the second-youngest player called up to the 2023 World Cup and became the youngest player ever to represent Italy at a men's or women's World Cup. She started all three group games. But with Belgium and Spain also in Group B, one of Portugal or Italy will need to live up to their billing if they want to make it to the quarter-finals. From there? Anything is possible. Beta Gunnarsdottir will be on the touchline for Belgium in this tournament — but it could all have been very different. The 48-year-old Icelandic manager was linked with the vacant Chelsea job that eventually went to Sonia Bompastor last year. Aston Villa also supposedly showed an interest in the former Kristianstad boss. In her 14-year stint with the Swedish club, Gunnarsdottir developed a reputation for punching above her weight in terms of the team's resources. She will be required to do similarly in this group with a Belgium side who may well be seen as the weakest of the four. That said, they beat England 3-2 in the Nations League in April, four days after being swept aside 5-0 in the reverse fixture, and ultimately finished third in a tough group containing both the 2023 World Cup finalists. (Top photos: Getty Images; design: Eamonn Dalton)
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5 days ago
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Euro 2025: Spain team guide – have things finally settled for the World Cup winners?
The 2022 European Championship sparked a crisis in Spanish football. The team went to their debut Euros with certain expectations, including a hope of winning their first competition or, at least, going far. But they were eliminated in the first round of the knockout stages by England in extra time. It proved to be the last straw for many players. Advertisement The reckoning was less about losing to England — the eventual winners — and more about Spain's best generation of footballers being let down by a coach who could not help them in certain matches. While off the field, the players felt that the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) did not support them enough or provide them with the professional tools that other countries had. It sparked the 'Las 15' movement, with 15 players refusing to return to play for the RFEF until conditions changed. Only three of the 15 played in the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, which Spain won. That final was marred by the non-consensual kiss from Luis Rubiales to Jennifer Hermoso during the celebrations. It also ended with the dismissal of the then-coach, Jorge Vilda, along with Rubiales. Who is the manager? Montse Tome was Vilda's assistant coach and, following his dismissal, she was appointed head coach in September 2023. Her first roster was limited by players protesting Rubiales' non-consensual kiss. Advertisement At her first press conference, ahead of the UEFA Nations League qualifiers against Sweden and Switzerland in September 2023, Tome said she had spoken to all of the players who had declared themselves ineligible as a group. But the players said they had not spoken to the coach. As a result, RFEF and the team's captains met for a long meeting that lasted until the early hours of the morning. The result was a restructuring of the federation. Over time, tensions have settled, but Tome is a coach that many still see as part of Vilda's staff. Despite her saying 'I am not Jorge Vilda' on several occasions, Tome has not managed to fully win the trust of the dressing room and her future with the team after the Euros is uncertain. How do they play? Spain play in a style very similar to Barcelona. In a 4-3-3 formation, they want to dominate the ball, be offensive through possession and position, and get a lot out of their midfield while playing out of defence. Advertisement In terms of selection, the defence and midfield are set, with perhaps the only question mark being whether Olga Carmona or Leila Ouahabi will play at left-back. Up front, there is an excess of attacking options. Mariona Caldentey has been playing as a right-winger, Esther Gonzalez has returned to the national team in fine form, having scored four goals in the last three games, and Real Madrid's Athenea del Castillo is also in the mix. Another big question is whether Salma Paralluelo or Claudia Pina will play on the left wing, as both have been selected in the squad. Pina has had a great season, but Spain seem to prefer her as a substitute. Who are their most influential players? The midfield trio of Patri Guijarro, Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas is the key to Barcelona's — and Spain's — success. Mariona Caldentey, of Arsenal, provides a bonus to this setup. Advertisement Caldentey was the Women's Super League (WSL) player of the season and won the Champions League with Arsenal, playing a key role in the final win over Barcelona, her third consecutive Champions League title. Although it is not her ideal position, Tome plays Caldentey as a right-winger. Guijarro has returned to defensive midfield after two years playing in the attack, and this is where she shines most. The 27-year-old organises the team, provides balance between attack and defence, and is the compass for her side. Bonmati was considered one of the top players in the Champions League, but she did not have her best season in Liga F. The 27-year-old still has the ability to shine in big games and is the one who sets the tempo for the team. Putellas is back to form after an ACL injury suffered the day before the start of Euro 2022, which prevented her from performing at her prime in the World Cup and the following season. This season in Liga F, she has been Barcelona's top assist provider and second-highest goalscorer behind Ewa Pajor. The 31-year-old gives the team vision and is a player who tends to make good, quick decisions. What is their biggest strength? An ability to link up well. The World Cup winners know how to play an attacking and entertaining style of football thanks to the talent of one of the best generations of players the national team has ever had. Advertisement It also helps that the core of the team is made up of Barcelona players, who are used to playing together. What weakness might other teams be able to exploit? Teams that sit back in a defensive block are Spain's biggest weakness. Due to their attacking style of play, they can leave themselves exposed at the back and can be hurt by quick counter-attacks. Any notable absences? Jennifer Hermoso and Misa Rodriguez. Both were singled out by Tome for what she considered to be bad behaviour that did not help the team after the Olympic Games, where the team failed to collect a medal. What is their strongest starting XI? How have they performed over the past 12 months? The last Olympic Games were the first time Spain's women had played in the Games, and they were left disappointed. Advertisement The players expected the organisation to be on a par with the European Championship or the World Cup, but what they found surprised them. The players felt far removed from what the Olympic Games were about, spending little time in the athletes' village. 'Did I take anything away from the Olympics? The shirt, nothing else,' Caldentey explained in her book, released earlier this year. On a sporting level, it didn't end as they had hoped either. They started as favourites, but Brazil beat them 4-2 in the semi-finals. They then lost 1-0 to Germany in the bronze medal match. After the Olympics, Spain drew with Italy and Canada (both 1-1). Since then, they have scored 30 goals in eight games and conceded 10. They collected seven wins and only one defeat (1-0 at Wembley against England in February). Advertisement They beat the Lionesses 2-1 in their last game in Barcelona, which gives them confidence for what lies ahead. What are they expected to achieve at these Euros? Spain and England have been locked in a battle since Euro 2022, and if the two teams meet in the knockouts, it could be quite the rematch. The fact that Spain won the last match in Barcelona, which qualified them for the Nations League semi-final, gives them a boost of confidence. But the memory of the match played at Wembley remains fresh in their minds, as does the fact they have always found it difficult to beat the Lionesses. The group they have been drawn into is manageable: Portugal, Belgium and Italy. They faced the first two opponents in the first phase of the Nations League, beating Portugal 7-1 and 4-2 over two matches. They beat Belgium 5-1 and 3-2 over their two fixtures. In October, they drew 1-1 with Italy, the only opponent who could complicate things. Advertisement Many are focusing on the semi-finals, where they could face England, though the teams from northern Europe also command a certain amount of respect. Did you know? In Spain's last starting 11 against England in the Nations League, which will likely be the one Tome will use for the Euros, nine of the 11 players were from Barcelona or had played for the club at some point. Laia Aleixandri played in the club's youth teams and Mariona Caldentey played there until last summer when she signed for Arsenal. Carmona signed with Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in June. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Spain, UK Women's Football, Women's Euros 2025 The Athletic Media Company
New York Times
5 days ago
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Euro 2025: Spain team guide – have things finally settled for the World Cup winners?
The 2022 European Championship sparked a crisis in Spanish football. The team went to their debut Euros with certain expectations, including a hope of winning their first competition or, at least, going far. But they were eliminated in the first round of the knockout stages by England in extra time. It proved to be the last straw for many players. Advertisement The reckoning was less about losing to England — the eventual winners — and more about Spain's best generation of footballers being let down by a coach who could not help them in certain matches. While off the field, the players felt that the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) did not support them enough or provide them with the professional tools that other countries had. It sparked the 'Las 15' movement, with 15 players refusing to return to play for the RFEF until conditions changed. Only three of the 15 played in the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, which Spain won. That final was marred by the non-consensual kiss from Luis Rubiales to Jennifer Hermoso during the celebrations. It also ended with the dismissal of the then-coach, Jorge Vilda, along with Rubiales. Montse Tome was Vilda's assistant coach and, following his dismissal, she was appointed head coach in September 2023. Her first roster was limited by players protesting Rubiales' non-consensual kiss. At her first press conference, ahead of the UEFA Nations League qualifiers against Sweden and Switzerland in September 2023, Tome said she had spoken to all of the players who had declared themselves ineligible as a group. But the players said they had not spoken to the coach. As a result, RFEF and the team's captains met for a long meeting that lasted until the early hours of the morning. The result was a restructuring of the federation. Over time, tensions have settled, but Tome is a coach that many still see as part of Vilda's staff. Despite her saying 'I am not Jorge Vilda' on several occasions, Tome has not managed to fully win the trust of the dressing room and her future with the team after the Euros is uncertain. Spain play in a style very similar to Barcelona. In a 4-3-3 formation, they want to dominate the ball, be offensive through possession and position, and get a lot out of their midfield while playing out of defence. In terms of selection, the defence and midfield are set, with perhaps the only question mark being whether Olga Carmona or Leila Ouahabi will play at left-back. Advertisement Up front, there is an excess of attacking options. Mariona Caldentey has been playing as a right-winger, Esther Gonzalez has returned to the national team in fine form, having scored four goals in the last three games, and Real Madrid's Athenea del Castillo is also in the mix. Another big question is whether Salma Paralluelo or Claudia Pina will play on the left wing, as both have been selected in the squad. Pina has had a great season, but Spain seem to prefer her as a substitute. The midfield trio of Patri Guijarro, Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas is the key to Barcelona's — and Spain's — success. Mariona Caldentey, of Arsenal, provides a bonus to this setup. Caldentey was the Women's Super League (WSL) player of the season and won the Champions League with Arsenal, playing a key role in the final win over Barcelona, her third consecutive Champions League title. Although it is not her ideal position, Tome plays Caldentey as a right-winger. Guijarro has returned to defensive midfield after two years playing in the attack, and this is where she shines most. The 27-year-old organises the team, provides balance between attack and defence, and is the compass for her side. Bonmati was considered one of the top players in the Champions League, but she did not have her best season in Liga F. The 27-year-old still has the ability to shine in big games and is the one who sets the tempo for the team. Putellas is back to form after an ACL injury suffered the day before the start of Euro 2022, which prevented her from performing at her prime in the World Cup and the following season. This season in Liga F, she has been Barcelona's top assist provider and second-highest goalscorer behind Ewa Pajor. The 31-year-old gives the team vision and is a player who tends to make good, quick decisions. An ability to link up well. The World Cup winners know how to play an attacking and entertaining style of football thanks to the talent of one of the best generations of players the national team has ever had. It also helps that the core of the team is made up of Barcelona players, who are used to playing together. Teams that sit back in a defensive block are Spain's biggest weakness. Due to their attacking style of play, they can leave themselves exposed at the back and can be hurt by quick counter-attacks. Jennifer Hermoso and Misa Rodriguez. Both were singled out by Tome for what she considered to be bad behaviour that did not help the team after the Olympic Games, where the team failed to collect a medal. The last Olympic Games were the first time Spain's women had played in the Games, and they were left disappointed. The players expected the organisation to be on a par with the European Championship or the World Cup, but what they found surprised them. The players felt far removed from what the Olympic Games were about, spending little time in the athletes' village. Advertisement 'Did I take anything away from the Olympics? The shirt, nothing else,' Caldentey explained in her book, released earlier this year. On a sporting level, it didn't end as they had hoped either. They started as favourites, but Brazil beat them 4-2 in the semi-finals. They then lost 1-0 to Germany in the bronze medal match. After the Olympics, Spain drew with Italy and Canada (both 1-1). Since then, they have scored 30 goals in eight games and conceded 10. They collected seven wins and only one defeat (1-0 at Wembley against England in February). They beat the Lionesses 2-1 in their last game in Barcelona, which gives them confidence for what lies ahead. Spain and England have been locked in a battle since Euro 2022, and if the two teams meet in the knockouts, it could be quite the rematch. The fact that Spain won the last match in Barcelona, which qualified them for the Nations League semi-final, gives them a boost of confidence. But the memory of the match played at Wembley remains fresh in their minds, as does the fact they have always found it difficult to beat the Lionesses. The group they have been drawn into is manageable: Portugal, Belgium and Italy. They faced the first two opponents in the first phase of the Nations League, beating Portugal 7-1 and 4-2 over two matches. They beat Belgium 5-1 and 3-2 over their two fixtures. In October, they drew 1-1 with Italy, the only opponent who could complicate things. Many are focusing on the semi-finals, where they could face England, though the teams from northern Europe also command a certain amount of respect. In Spain's last starting 11 against England in the Nations League, which will likely be the one Tome will use for the Euros, nine of the 11 players were from Barcelona or had played for the club at some point. Laia Aleixandri played in the club's youth teams and Mariona Caldentey played there until last summer when she signed for Arsenal. Carmona signed with Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in June.
