Spain Faces England in Crucial Women’s Nations League Match

BARCELONA, Spain – Spain will take on England in a decisive women’s Nations League match on June 3, 2025, at the RCDE Stadium. The current world champions, led by coach Montse Tomé, are first in their group with 12 points, while England trails closely behind with 10 points.

A draw will be enough for Spain to secure a place in the semifinals of the Nations League, a tournament they currently hold the title for. Germany and France have already qualified for the final stage, awaiting either Spain or England, along with Sweden or Denmark.

The match is set to start at 19:00 CEST, and Hungarian referee Katalin Kulcsár will officiate the game. Spain will be without players Sheila García and Leila Ouahabi, with García being a tactical decision and Ouahabi sidelined due to injury.

Fans can watch the match live on La 1 and RTVE Play. This encounter will mark the first match for England without goalkeeper Mary Earps, making it an intriguing battle for both teams.

Spain comes into this match after a strong performance, having defeated Belgium with a score of 5-1 in their previous game. The team achieved this victory with two goals each from Esther González and Athenea, and a goal from Alba Redondo. This win held vital importance as it kept Spain at the top of Group 3, ensuring they reached the final match as group leaders.

Meanwhile, England had a convincing 6-0 victory over Portugal, putting pressure on Spain to secure points in this final group stage match. A win is essential for England to advance, following their previous draw against Portugal and loss to Belgium.

The match at the RCDE Stadium in Cornellà is crucial for both teams, as Spain strives to defend its title, while England aims to eliminate the defending champions from contention.