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Irene Guerrero: "We have a new opportunity to be closer to the Spain we want to become."

The captain of the National Team is eager to face the round of 16 against Switzerland: "We have the tools to win."
Thu, 03/08/2023 - 12:50

Current situation: "It has been a few days of reflection because we lost against Japan, but the team is already focused on the next challenge. We were not the best before, nor the worst now. We have a new opportunity to be closer to the Spain we want to become."

Switzerland: "They are quite a physical team with quality in the final lines, but we can counter their strengths. We have the tools to win."

Rival tactics: "It's very likely that they will play like Japan, but our focus is on ourselves and playing a great match."

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Preparation: "We have worked on how to attack low blocks, and we are quite convinced of what we need to do. The team is confident in its plan."

Marta: "It's a privilege and an honor to have players like her. They have paved the way and are our role models for young girls to look up to."

World Cup: "In ninety-minute matches, all the teams in the World Cup are here because they have been doing well. It's the hard work that tips the scales for victory."

"We have worked on how to attack low blocks, and we are quite convinced of what we need to do."

Goals: "Our goal right now is Switzerland, and we are not looking beyond that. We want to go as far as possible, but that requires winning the next match."

Resilience: "The frustration we felt a few days ago is a learning experience. That's the path we need to follow as a team." 

Fans: "The message remains the same. I believe the team has earned respect over the years and deserves their support. We need the support of Spain."

Evolution: "The growth in women's football is noticeable. We have a versatile squad, and that's what makes us special."  

Reaction: "During the match, it's not easy to realize certain things. It's simpler to analyze it afterward, and we have learned from it."

Team: "Part of the coaching staff watches the live matches of other rivals, and then we have group and individual analyses that the coaches summarize to help us during the matches."