Spain women’s national team goalkeeper Cata Coll has withdrawn from the squad due to quadriceps discomfort, the entity announced. The FC Barcelona player will return to her club for evaluation and recovery as the national team prepares to travel to Washington, D.C.
Eunate Astralaga Replaces Barcelona Goalkeeper in National Squad
Following the withdrawal of Cata Coll, head coach Sonia Bermúdez called up Athletic Club goalkeeper Eunate Astralaga to take her place in the roster. Astralaga joins fellow goalkeepers Adriana Nanclares of Athletic Club and Misa Rodríguez of Arsenal FC as the team finalizes preparations for its trip to the United States.
The squad is scheduled to face the United States women’s national team in two exhibition matches. The first match takes place on October 10, followed by the second fixture on October 14.
Full Spain Women’s National Team Roster
The updated roster released for the fixtures in Washington includes players from clubs across Europe and North America:
Goalkeepers: Eunate Astralaga (Athletic Club), Adriana Nanclares (Athletic Club), Misa Rodríguez (Arsenal FC).
Defenders: Lucía Corrales (London City Lionesses), Andrea Medina (Manchester United FC), Eva Navarro (Real Madrid CF), Oihane Hernández (Orlando Pride), Ona Batlle (Arsenal FC), María León (London City Lionesses), Laia Codina (West Ham United), María Méndez (Real Madrid CF), Irene Paredes (FC Barcelona).
Midfielders: Patri Guijarro (FC Barcelona), Clara Pinedo (Athletic Club), Alexia Putellas (London City Lionesses), Fiamma Benítez (Club Atlético de Madrid), Clara Serrajordi (FC Barcelona), Natalia Ramos (Liverpool FC Women).
Forwards: Salma Paralluelo (OL Lyonnais), Claudia Pina (FC Barcelona), Ainhoa Marín (Real Sociedad de Fútbol), Alba Redondo (Juventus FC), Edna Imade (FC Bayern München), Ornella Vignola (Everton FC), Athenea del Castillo (Real Madrid CF).
The Spanish delegation departs for Washington in the coming days ahead of the October 10 opening fixture against the United States.
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