Spain kicks off the Nations League against Sweden

Just a month after the Spanish National Football Team made history in Sydney, becoming the World Champions with that unforgettable goal by Olga Carmona, a moment that is now part of the national sports history, new challenges and hopes are already on the horizon. This Friday marks the start of a new competition, the UEFA Nations League, a tournament in which Spain comes with the star on their chest and the desire to go as far as possible. Advancing would mean breaking another barrier - the qualification for the Olympics, something that has not yet happened for women's football.

Sweden - Spain, at 6:30 PM on La 1 de TVE and RTVE Play

The debut is a massive one against Sweden, the number one in the world rankings and a semifinalist in the recent World Cup. We all remember that match in which Spain defeated the Nordic team, who can also boast being the current Olympic silver medalists. The ingredients couldn't be better for this crucial challenge in a city deeply connected to football - Gothenburg, home to the historic Göteborg, a memory for the nostalgics.

It will be the debut as a coach for Montse Tomé, who will make her debut in a match as demanding as it is important for the Spanish team. "We know they are a tough opponent. We have the game plan ready to start off on the right foot," explained Tomé in the pre-match press conference, convinced of where the opportunities lie for her team to face Sweden, who will be without Fridolina Rolfö, a key player for her team.

Such is the level of Sweden, a powerhouse in women's football history, that Spain, after 13 matches against them, has only managed to win in the most recent encounter, the most significant being the mentioned semifinal match at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, a match that propelled us to ultimate glory after winning 1-2.