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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sophie Downey at Estadio La Cartuja, Seville

Spain win Women’s Nations League as Bonmatí and Caldentey floor France

Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso kisses the Nations League trophy after her team's victory against France
Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso kisses the Nations League trophy after her team's victory against France. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images

Spain continued their dominance of world football in Seville on Wednesday night, breezing past France to become the inaugural Women’s Nations League champions. Goals by Aitana Bonmatí and Mariona Caldentey secured a 2-0 victory in front of more than 32,000 at La Cartuja who saw Montse Tomé’s side pick up another major trophy on the back of their World Cup success last summer.

Tomé was delighted with her side as they swept past an opponent considered one of the best in Europe. “I have a group with very experienced players and with new young players coming up,” she said. “They have a winning mentality and we can see that we can get the maximum potential out of them.

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