How difficult it is to just talk about football before the match when the whole context surrounding the match goes much further. Spain will make their Nations League debut against Sweden in the first leg of the competition, with their ticket to the next Paris Olympic Games at stake. And what should have been a big event due to its sporting importance, has seen a revolution in women’s football and, as she said, “why not?” Alexia Putellas“In society”.
Neither the football players – as they say – do not want to be here, nor are they there to think about the match. Meetings are held until the early hours of the morning for days and the accumulated fatigue is not positive for the health of the football players. Concentration started a day later than planned and they were only able to conduct two practices before the match; one of them was very gentle as it was the day after the Oliva summit and was in an open area easily accessible to the public.
In fact, since the call to the media for the presentation and the initial list Montse Tome, each day was filled with uncertainty, with many changes in schedules and locations, and the occasional unforeseen event. The rally started a day late as the event was postponed until Monday. Barça players also arrived at the summit a few hours late due to a malfunction on the plane from Barcelona to Valencia, and everything was postponed. And the charter flight that took the entire expedition to Gothenburg suffered another two-hour delay, this time due to congestion in German airspace. This could not have been foreseen even in the script of the best movie.
With support from Sweden
The revolution of the Spanish internationals, which has finally begun to bear fruit and has already turned into concrete changes, has crossed borders. Never before have so many players from so many countries come together for a single cause in women’s football’s best moment. England, Germany, Australia and others. And also Sweden. So much so that for this match, Swedish and Spanish football players will hold a joint ‘surprise’ event before the match.
“This is the struggle of a great generation, things need to change. They need to come forward, they need to have the support of the rest of Spain and the world.”. These are the years you have to struggle to make the necessary changes. We are with them, this is a fight for Spain and for everyone. “This is a social and sports struggle,” he said. Aslani of Kosovo, formerly of Real Madrid and now at Milan. “We will show our support for the Spanish women during the match. We will do something together. I won’t tell you what, there is not much left, you will see tomorrow.”
The selector is also positioned, Peter GerhardssonNominated for the ‘Best’ award, he said: “There is evolution and revolution. I am amazed at how they treat everything and how they are here today. Something has to happen. Safety is very important not only in football, but also to feel good in football.” “It is important that they feel safe and happy. Because then they will achieve something. We must work on this and this evolution must not stop.”
First vs second
From a sporting perspective, the match also has all the elements to offer a spectacle. Both teams achieved their new positions in the FIFA rankings. Sweden makes its debut. Spain finished second after a spectacular comeback to win the World Cup. The semi-final played in Auckland was replayed and ended 2-1 with goals from Red. Salma Paralluelo And Olga Carmona And Rebecka Blomqvist.
The Wolfsburg striker will not be on the Gamla Ullevi field as he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee a few weeks ago. And both Fridolina RolföHe also underwent knee surgery due to a meniscus injury. AND Montse Tome He won’t be able to trust Salma either. Esther González, Alba Redondo anyone Ivana Andrés, injured. This is his first test and he wants to show that he is the coach of this new stage, at least in terms of sports.