The Spanish Women’s National Team and Their Quest for Euro 2025: A Friendly Introduction!
Right, let’s lace up those boots and dive into the exciting world of the Spanish Women’s National Team! They’re gearing up for Euro 2025, which means they must sharpen their skills in preparation for the competition. Coach Montse Tomé has got her game face on as the team gears up to face Canada in a friendly match this October—and you know what they say, practice makes perfect… or at least mildly competent!
Now, hold your horses, this isn’t just any ordinary match. Oh no! The clash with Canada will be staged in the historic region of Extremadura, coinciding with a centenary celebration of the Extremadura Football Federation. It’s an event where football fans should rejoice, and who knows? Maybe they will even use a slice of cake in lieu of a goalpost. But let’s be fair; the Canadians are no walk in the park. They took the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics and are currently flexing their muscles as the sixth-best team in FIFA. In simpler terms, they’re like the fridge magnet you can’t get rid of; always there and slightly intimidating.
Recent Match History: Spain Over Canada—But Will it Happen Again?
In their last encounter, held during the Arnold Clark Cup way back in 2022, Spain emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win. Something tells me the Spanish team might want to watch that match on replay before they step onto the field again; arguably, it felt less like an emphatic victory and more like a well-timed escape! But hey, who wouldn’t want to relive their best moments, am I right?
The Current Spanish Line-Up: Who’s Missing?
Now, here’s where it gets spicy! The Spanish team will roll out a somewhat revolutionary line-up featuring some notable absences. Stars like Aitana Bonmatí, Salma Paralluelo, and Irene Paredes will be MIA for various reasons—possibly shaking their heads at the thought of playing in a friendly! To add to the suspense, their goalkeeper position will see a shake-up. Hopefully, it’s a smooth transition and not a ‘Kevin in goal’ situation—nobody wants to witness the toddler learning to kick a ball take the spot!
When, Where, and What You Need to Know about Tickets!
Mark your calendars, folks! The match against the Canadian team will take place on Friday, October 25, at 10:00 PM, at the Francisco de la Hera Stadium in Almendralejo. With a bunch of seats available (over 11,580!), you’d think it’s a rock concert, but no, it’s just a bunch of incredibly talented women kicking a ball around.
Curiously, the Canadian National Team reached the quarterfinals in the last Olympic Games in Paris 2024—unfortunately for them, they faced Germany and were eliminated in a penalty shootout. It’s almost like a bad breakup—painful, but you promise yourself you’ll be over it in no time. So, while Spain’s preparing to defend its honour and build upon that recent triumph, Canada will be looking for revenge. We might just be witnessing the world’s longest football therapy session!
Tickets: Price and Availability
Let’s talk brass tacks—tickets for this thrilling friendly can be purchased only through the official website of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). The prices are shockingly reasonable: well, at least if we exclude the fact that buying anything now feels like a small loan!
- South Fund / Sector 5: 10 euros
- North Fund / Sector 3: 10 euros
- Preference / Sector 1: 15 euros
- Right Side Grandstand / Sector 1: 20 euros
- Left Side Grandstand / Sector 7: 20 euros
You can only buy up to six tickets at once, which is probably for the best—otherwise, we’d have entire families showing up just to keep the seats warm! Some sectors are already sold out, so if you plan to attend, better hurry! Otherwise, you might end up watching it on your phone while ordering takeout, and where’s the fun in that?
So, folks, whether you are a die-hard fan or a casual observer, this friendly match is set to be packed with excitement, skill, and maybe a few surprises! Let’s hope the Spanish Women’s National Team struts their stuff and brings home another victory!
The Spanish Women’s National Team continues to prepare for Euro 2025, its next important objective. The team led by Montse Tomé will play a friendly this October against its counterpart from Canada and then another in which it will face the Italian team.
The clash with Canada will be in Extremadura, coinciding with the centenary of the Extremadura Football Federation. And it will not be an easy commitment: the Canadians took the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and are currently ranked 6th in the FIFA ranking. There is no doubt that this is a demanding rival. The last match between these two teams was played in 2022, within the framework of the Arnold Clark Cup in England, and Spain won 1-0.
The current world champions return to Extremadura after that match they played in Cáceres in October 2021, when they defeated Morocco 3-0 in another friendly, and with a revolutionary list with some unexpected losses that was announced last week. The main novelty is in the goal, but the absences of some figures from the senior team such as Aitana Bonmatí, Salma Paralluelo and Irene Paredes for different reasons are also notable.
What time is the friendly Spain – Canada
The match will be played on Friday, October 25 at 10:00 p.m. at the Francisco de la Hera Stadium in Almendralejo, which has capacity for 11,580 spectators.
The Canadian National Team reached the quarterfinals in the last Olympic Games in Paris 2024, where they ended up eliminated by Germany in the penalty shootout. And it was precisely the Germans who took the bronze medal there after beating Spain 1-0 in Lyon. The gold of these Games was won by the United States and the silver medal by Brazil.
After this match with Canada, the Spanish National Team has scheduled two other friendlies that will serve as preparation for the Euro 2025 that will be played from July 2 to 27 in Switzerland: one against Italy in Vicenza, on October 29 at 6:15 p.m., and the remaining one against France in Nice, on December 3 at 9:00 p.m.
How much do tickets cost and where to buy them?
Tickets for this friendly match of the National Team can be purchased only through the official website of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). They have electronic format – through the RFEF Tickets App – and you can purchase up to 6 for each purchase transaction.
There are some sectors of the stadium whose seats are already sold out. The prices of the seats that remain available are as follows:
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South Fund / Sector 5: 10 euros
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South Fund / Sector 4: 10 euros
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North Fund / Sector 3: 10 euros
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South Fund / Sector 2: 10 euros
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South Fund / Sector 3: 10 euros
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North Fund / Sector 2: 10 euros
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North Fund / Sector 4: 10 euros
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North Fund / Sector 5: 10 euros
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Preference / Sector 1: 15 euros
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Preference / Sector 5: 15 euros
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Right Side Grandstand / Sector 1: 20 euros
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Left Side Grandstand / Sector 7: 20 euros
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