Having won the Women’s World Cup last summer for the very first time, Spain have now added another international trophy to their collection after defeating France in Seville to win the first instalment of the UEFA Women’s Nations League.
La Roja took the lead in the first half, and it came from the all-conquering Aitana Bonmati. The current Ballon d’Or holder fired home from close range after an excellent cross from Olga Carmona.
💥 ¡𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗟!
AITANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
🇪🇸🆚🇫🇷 I 1-0 I 33'
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— Selección Española Femenina de Fútbol (@SEFutbolFem) February 28, 2024
It would be 2-0 in the second half, and it was another two Barcelona Femeni players involved in the goal. Ona Batlle’s cross from the right reached Mariona Caldentey, who fired home into the bottom corner to double La Roja’s lead.
💥 ¡𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗟!, ¡𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗟!, ¡𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗢𝗟!
Ahora es Mariona quien pone el segundo para Españaaaaaa.
🇪🇸🆚🇫🇷 I 2-0 I 54'
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— Selección Española Femenina de Fútbol (@SEFutbolFem) February 28, 2024
There would be no more goals at the Cartuja, which meant that Spain were victorious, prompting glorious scenes at full time. It also means that the nation holds both Nations League titles, as the men won theirs last summer after defeating Croatia in Rotterdam.
