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Maria Tikas

Women’s World Cup: Spain’s fragile mentality cured by Aitana Bonmati’s infectious will to win

When Spain went to extra-time against England last summer in the quarter-final of the Euros, we all knew they would lose. This team was fragile, they didn't have the strength to cope with the pressure of extra-time.

At this World Cup, though, they have shown a new, stronger mentality. They're more competitive, they believe in themselves — and I think a huge part of that is because of Aitana Bonmati.

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