When Spain was announced as one of the three nations headed to Australia to contest the 2023 Cup of Nations tournament, which kicked off on Thursday, football fans around the country were abuzz.
Eight months ago, the Matildas were on the receiving end of a clinic from Spain: they put seven goals past Australia, including six in the second half, in one of La Roja's final tune-ups before the 2022 Women's European Championship.
