US EditionSpain Overpowers Germany to Win Second Women's Nations League
Claudia Pina scored twice and Vicky Lopez once as Spain won 3-0 at home, securing their third international trophy in front of a record 55,843 fans.
- On Tuesday, Spain defended their women's Nations League title with a 3-0 win over Germany at Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium before 55,843 fans.
- Missing three-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati after a Sunday training injury, Spain relied on goalkeeper Cata Coll to keep hopes alive in the goalless first leg last week in Kaiserslautern.
- Pina's opener, followed by Lopez's curled strike, saw Claudia Pina open early in the second half after a Mariona Caldentey exchange and Vicky Lopez add a second seven minutes later.
- In reaction to the win, players celebrated wildly with coach Bermudez, and Pina said `We had one objective, which was to win, and we did it`, reflecting their achievement.
- Recalled after a year out, former Atletico and Barcelona striker Jenni Hermoso played the final 10 minutes and said, `My happy face says it all, to come back, to win in my city`.
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In front of the Spanish king's eyes, however, the team of Bundestrainer Christian Wück experienced a bitter disappointment.The German footballers looked with sad eyes at the podium, where Spain's captain Irene Parédes took the cup for the Nations League of King Felipe VI and tore it up. The world champions had the dream of the DFB women from the first big title since Olympic gold 2016 mercilessly burst. At the clear 0:3 (0:0) in the final round …
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Spain's female football players celebrate not only the title after the 3-0 against Germany, but also a new record of spectators at a women's national game. The Spanish press gives a lot of praise.
The Nations League final shows that Germany can bring Spain into distress, but the fundamental lead of the world champion will be difficult to catch up with.
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