Spain vs Japan | Women's Football Friendly

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Spain vs Japan | 3-1 Comeback Win! | Full Match & Highlights | Euro 2025 Prep 🇪🇸 SPAIN 3 - 1 JAPAN 🇯🇵 International Women's Friendly | Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganés Welcome to the full match coverage of the final warm-up game for the Spanish Women's National Team before the 2025 European Championship! In this thrilling encounter, La Roja faces a disciplined and tactical Japanese side in a test that demands patience, quality, and a fighting spirit. ⚽ MATCH SUMMARY: The match kicks off with Spain dominating possession but struggling to break down Japan's organized 4-4-2 low block. Japan, dangerous on the counter, strikes first in the 30th minute through Mina Tanaka, punishing a defensive error to make it 0-1. However, Spain refuses to back down. Just before halftime, FC Barcelona's Claudia Pina showcases her clinical finishing, equalizing with a sharp strike inside the box to send the teams into the break level at 1-1. The second half sees a more aggressive Spain. The high press pays off in the 65th minute when young sensation Vicky López (FC Barcelona) capitalizes on a defensive mix-up to put Spain ahead 2-1. The team continues to control the tempo, led by the masterful midfield distribution of Patri Guijarro and Alexia Putellas. The victory is sealed in the 88th minute with an absolute golazo from Atenea del Castillo, who curls a stunning shot into the top corner to finish the game 3-1. A perfect confidence booster ahead of the Euro 2025 debut against Portugal! 🔍 TACTICAL ANALYSIS: * Japan's Strategy: Disciplined defending in a 4-4-2, looking to exploit spaces behind Spain's high line with quick transitions from Tanaka and Fujino. * Spain's Response: Controlled possession led by Mariona Caldentey and Patri Guijarro. The key was patience and utilizing the "interior" spaces with Vicky López and Alexia Putellas to disrupt Japan's shape. ⏱️ KEY MOMENTS & TIMESTAMPS: * [00:00] - Kickoff & National Anthems. * [05:00] - Lineups & Tactical Setup (Montse Tomé vs. Nils Nielsen). * [15:00] - Spain controls possession; Japan threatens on the counter. * [36:42] - ⚽ GOAL JAPAN! Mina Tanaka scores after a defensive error. (0-1) * [41:00] - Spain reacts; Claudia Pina threatens the goal. * [50:40] - ⚽ GOAL SPAIN! Claudia Pina equalizes with a clinical finish! (1-1) * [56:30] - Halftime Analysis: Spain's resilience vs. Japan's order. * [01:00:00] - Second Half begins: Substitutions and tactical tweaks. * [01:20:50] - ⚽ GOAL SPAIN! Vicky López pounces on a mistake to take the lead! (2-1) * [01:35:39] - OFF THE BAR! Mariona Caldentey almost scores a worldie free-kick. * [01:43:04] - ⚽ GOAL SPAIN! Atenea del Castillo scores a screamer to seal the win! (3-1) * [01:50:33] - Full Time & Post-Match Analysis. 🌟 FEATURED PLAYERS: * Alexia Putellas (C): Orchestrating play from the middle. * Mariona Caldentey: MVP performance, creating danger from everywhere. * Claudia Pina: deadly inside the box. * Vicky López: Energy, vision, and a crucial goal. * Patri Guijarro: The anchor allowing Spain to play high. 📅 UPCOMING: Next stop: Euro 2025! vs Portugal (July 3rd, Bern) 👍 If you enjoyed the match, please LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE for more women's football content! #WomensFootball #SpainVsJapan #SelecciónEspañola #AlexiaPutellas #ClaudiaPina #VickyLopez #AteneaDelCastillo #Euro2025 #FutbolFemenino #Japon #Amistoso #FullMatch #Highlights #BarçaFemeni #LaRoja