The Spanish press commented on the victory of the women’s team in the final of the Nations League (2-0) against France. The very classic “Campeones” was adopted on the front page of most of the national sports press.
“Spain has made history in gold over the past 192 days, going from world champions to number one in the world, qualifying for the Olympics and putting the icing on the cake by winning the Nations League”commented Brand after the victory of Aitana Bonmati’s teammates, once again scorer in the final (2-0).
The Spanish daily criticized the French coach in its columns, affirming that “his tactics completely collapsed”, without failing to repeat the comparison of Hervé Renard, with the Spanish midfielder Iniesta, Isco, Busquets. For this same media, this victory proves that «Espagne for adults».
“The Nations at the feet of La Roja”
Daily life AS did not miss this opportunity to praise the Spanish team either, recalling that “his male counterpart is also the reigning champion” of the League of Nations. AS also added a touch of poetry to the Spanish victory, “beautiful, romantic, what she had accustomed us to.” Spanish domination on the international level is total, and they did not fail to point out this: “The Nations at the feet of La Roja”headlined AS. “The conquest of nations is in their hands. From the eternal contender, she has become unrivaled in the world and in Europe.”
The deputy editorial director of Sports worldCristina Cubero, pressed in a forum on “the base” of women’s football in Spain, more than the senior team. “We are writing a page of history. Winning the Nations League means prolonging the magic of a World Cup that could not be celebrated.referring to the forced kiss affair.
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The Catalan daily newspaper «Sport» wrote a “Historic Spain”while on the contrary, for L’Équipe, “glory will wait.” The specialized daily described the attack in particular as “promising” French of nothingness. “The Blue attack was ghostly last night. Neither Kadidiatou Diani, passing, nor Marie-Antoinette Katoto, in the center, worried the Spanish defense.
