MATCH PREVIEW | Double objective vs Ukraine: points and goals

Spain’s road to Brazil makes a stop in Córdoba, where they face Ukraine aiming to return to victory and boost their goal tally. After dropping points at Wembley, this Matchday 4 clash in Group A3 becomes a key test. Sonia Bermúdez’s side want to show their best version and make their attacking edge count in the push for direct qualification.

At Nuevo Arcángel Stadium (16:00, La 1 TVE), Spain meet Ukraine for the second time in just over a month. In Antalya, goals from Edna Imade, Lucía Corrales and Vicky López sealed a 1–3 win—and Spain will look to repeat that performance against the team coached by Iya Andrushchak.

With three matches still to play, everything is on the line. Mariona Caldentey made it clear: “There are nine points left, and we want all nine.” And it’s not just about points—Bermúdez stressed the importance of goals too: “The three points and the goals are vital” for qualification.

Spain face a Ukraine side ranked 34th in the world and bottom of the group, knowing they need both a win and as many goals as possible to keep pressure on the top spot—the one that grants direct qualification to the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.