After a long flight from the opposite side of the world, and with a desire to continue celebrating this great achievement, the plane carrying the Women's National Football Team landed in Madrid shortly after 9:15 PM. On board, a world trophy, a new star on the crest, and eagerness to keep enjoying the dream that became a reality at Stadium Australia.

By AENA's initiative, the players were greeted on the tarmac with a luminous path and the illumination of the control tower at Terminal 4 and the façade of Terminal 2, as a congratulation for their achievement.

From there, and after being transported on an open-top bus, the team passes through Puerta de Alcalá, Cibeles, Gran Vía, and Plaza de España before arriving at Explanada Puente del Rey (Explanada of the Spanish National Football Team) in the Madrid Río area. While the players made their way over there various artists were entertaining the crowds of people.

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Their journey to this point began this morning, with the departure from Sydney at 7:28 AM local time. The landing in Doha, where the flight had its corresponding layover, at 2:39 PM, and the departure from the Qatari capital took place at 4:02 PM (both times local). Yes, a long journey; but a journey that the emotions and joy of being world champions have undoubtedly made absolutely bearable.