Irene Paredes to the fans, during the national team celebrations: “We are going for more and we need you” | Soccer

The Spanish soccer team celebrated this Thursday in Madrid, at the Vistalegre Palace, the achievement of the Nations League, its second title in just half a year after its victory in the World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand in August 2023. The La Roja players celebrated with the fans the trophy, won this Wednesday against France in the final of La Cartuja (2-0), thanks to the goals of Aitana Bonmatí and Mariona Caldentey.

The event began at 5:30 p.m., with musical acts in which artists such as Marlena, DJ Michenlo, Delaporte and Elena Farga were present. Then, at 7:00 p.m., the parade of the champions began, who were applauded one by one by everyone present. The first of the protagonists to speak was the coach, Montse Tomé: “Today is a day to feel happy,” she stated, and then thanked her players and her team. staff for what has been achieved. Then Irene Paredes spoke, highlighting the importance of the support received by the fans. “We are going for more and we need you,” the captain said to those present. Some of the artists who animated the event’s preview took the stage again to sing and hug along with the soccer players, singing songs that have accompanied the team in the locker room. Finally, a family photo was taken and the champions left the stage to continue the celebration in private.

Players and coaching staff of the Spanish team celebrate the victory in the Women’s Nations League during the event held this Thursday at the Palacio Vistalegre in Madrid. INMA FLORES

The captain of the Spanish team, Jennifer Hermoso (in the center), holds the trophy.INMA FLORES

The players celebrate their victory at the Vistalegre Palace in Madrid, this Thursday.
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The musical duo Delaporte, at one point during their performance, this Thursday.
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The Marlena music group along with the national team players.
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The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (center), poses with the Spanish women's soccer team, this Thursday, at the Moncloa palace. — The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (center), poses with the Spanish women’s soccer team, this Thursday, at the Moncloa palace.INMA FLORES

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, greets the captain of the Spanish women's team, Irene Paredes, this Thursday at the Moncloa palace. — The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, greets the captain of the Spanish women’s team, Irene Paredes, this Thursday at the Moncloa palace.INMA FLORES

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, greets the soccer player Jenni Hermoso, during the reception for the players of the Spanish team at La Moncloa, this Thursday.INMA FLORES

The Minister of Education, Pilar Alegría, chats with Jenni Hermoso during the reception at the Moncloa palace for the Spanish women's team, this Thursday. — The Minister of Education, Pilar Alegría, chats with Jenni Hermoso during the reception at the Moncloa palace for the Spanish women’s team, this Thursday. INMA FLORES

From left to right, the soccer players Irene Paredes, Alexia Putellas, Olga Carmona and Teresa Abelleira, this Thursday at La Moncloa.INMA FLORES

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, together with Irene Paredes, captain of the Spanish women's team, this Thursday in La Moncloa. — The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, together with Irene Paredes, captain of the Spanish women’s team, this Thursday in La Moncloa.INMA FLORES

Pedro Sánchez, in his speech during the reception at the Moncloa palace for the players of the Spanish women's team, this Thursday. — Pedro Sánchez, in his speech during the reception at the Moncloa palace for the players of the Spanish women’s team, this Thursday.INMA FLORES

Pedro Sánchez and the president of the RFEF Management Commission, Pedro Rocha, pose with the Nations League champions' shirt, this Thursday at the Moncloa palace. — Pedro Sánchez and the president of the RFEF Management Commission, Pedro Rocha, pose with the Nations League champions’ shirt, this Thursday at the Moncloa palace. INMA FLORES

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, spoke with the players of the Spanish women's team this Thursday. — The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, spoke with the players of the Spanish women’s team this Thursday.INMA FLORES

The president of the Congress, Francina Armengol, received a team shirt from the president of the RFEF Management Commission, Pedro Rocha, during the visit that the players of the Spanish women's soccer team made this Thursday to the Congress of Deputies . — The president of the Congress, Francina Armengol, received a team shirt from the president of the RFEF Management Commission, Pedro Rocha, during the visit that the players of the Spanish women’s soccer team made this Thursday to the Congress of Deputies .ZIPI (EFE)

The president of the Congress, Francina Armengol (center), posed with the Spanish women's soccer team, this Thursday in the Congress of Deputies. — The president of the Congress, Francina Armengol (center), posed with the Spanish women’s soccer team, this Thursday in the Congress of Deputies. ZIPI (EFE)

The forward of the Spanish women's soccer team Marina Caldentey, in the speakers' gallery of Congress, this Thursday. — The forward of the Spanish women’s soccer team Marina Caldentey, in the speakers’ gallery of Congress, this Thursday. ARAGON ZIPS (EFE)

Players of the Spanish women's soccer team — The players of the Spanish women’s soccer team, together with the president of the RFEF Management Commission, Pedro Rocha (center), posed around the Congress, this Thursday.ZIPI (EFE)

A few hours before the celebration with the fans, the national team was received by the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez. During the meeting, which took place at La Moncloa, the head of the executive conveyed his “congratulations to the champions on behalf of Spanish society.” In the same way, he stressed that it is a duty to “continue betting on equality in sport,” and then predict that “more victories will surely come” ahead. The national team now faces the challenge of achieving the treble this summer in Paris, where the national team will travel to compete in the Olympic Games.