Montse Tomé: "We keep achieving our objectives and improving through victory is the best"

The Spain coach took journalists' questions after the win over Italy

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Sat, 12/07/2025 - 08:56

Montse Tomé underlined the importance of the victory against the Italians: "I think it was a very competitive match that came at the right moment to help us continue on our path forward." Continuing with her analysis of the opposition, she highlighted that they were aware Italy would be a solid defensive unit. "When we all understand what gameplan we have to play at each moment, it allows us to dominate the match," she explained.

🎙️ "Italia era uno de los equipos más duros del grupo. Ha sido un partido competido que nos ha venido bien justo en este momento".

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"We keep achieving our objectives, and improving through victory is the best way. I have no doubt that the team will keep the best attitude to keep on improving." These remarks were accompanied by the fact that Spain has, for the first time in their Euros history, achieved a clean sweep of victories in the group stage.

🎙️ "Espero seguir haciendo lo que estamos haciendo. Con humildad y buen trabajo".

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The national head coach reassured those present by confirming that "Cata is fine". "She’ll probably be even better for the next match. I feel that what Adri had done was good and we chose to give her continuity," she emphasised. "There are three excellent goalkeepers who work very hard every day," she stressed.

"With Athenea, whenever she's on the pitch, we look for width, one-on-one situations, and she also has a good shot on her," she stated regarding the winger, who started the match. About Aitana, she emphasised that she saw that she was in good form: "She came from a difficult situation and I saw how motivated she was. What she’s done to turn things around has been really good." "Esther is playing at an incredible level. She’s a clear example of the kind of striker we want," she added about the player from Granada.

The next match is in seven days, a topic the national head coach addressed. "It feels a bit long, but what I’m sure about is that we’re going to make the most of it," she remarked. And she continued: "We’re going to find a balance in the rest period so they have time to enjoy everything."

Regarding their next opponents, Switzerland, she highlighted their high level and their role as hosts. "What I expect is a team well supported by their supporters and with top-level players who are delivering good performances."