Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) names Sonia Bermúdez as the new head coach of the women's national team, replacing Montse Tomé.

Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) names Sonia Bermúdez as the new head coach of the women's national team, replacing Montse Tomé.

The Spanish women's national football team has undergone a coaching change, with Montse Tomé stepping down after two years at the helm. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced the decision not to renew Tomé's contract two weeks after the team finished as runners-up in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final against England [1][2][3].

The new coach appointed by the RFEF is Sonia Bermúdez, a former player for Spain. Alongside her, another former player, Iraia Iturregi, was appointed as the second coach to support the team. The decision was made by the federation’s board, which thanked Tomé for her professionalism, dedication, and work during her tenure [1][3].

Tomé took over as the coach of the women's national team after the dismissal of the previous coach and led the team to qualify for the second semifinal of the Nations League in 2024. However, the team lost in the penalty shootout of the Euro final in 2025, when Spain was the favorite [1][3].

Bermúdez has a strong coaching pedigree, having previously coached the under-23 team and maintaining the streak of winning two under-19 Euros in 2023 and 2024. Javi Lerga, Tomé's assistant, succeeded Bermúdez and repeated the title in the recent European Championship in Poland [1][3].

The coaching change comes at a time when the RFEF is undergoing leadership changes. Pedro Rocha is the interim president of the RFEF after Rubiales, and Rafael Louzan was elected as the new president despite having a pending sentence that was later acquitted [1].

| Former Coach | Reason for Change | New Coach | Additional Notes | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------------|--------------------|------------------------------------| | Montse Tomé | Contract not renewed post-Euro 2025 final | Sonia Bermúdez | Iraia Iturregi appointed as assistant coach[1][3] | | | Decision made by federation board despite good results including 2024 Nations League title | | Montse Tomé replaced post-tournament loss in penalty shootout[1][3] |

Tomé bid farewell through her X profile, expressing gratitude to the people who trusted her, the technical staff, and the entire staff [1]. The RFEF expressed its gratitude to Tomé for her work and wished her the best in her future endeavors [1].

Sonia Bermúdez, a former player for Spain, has been appointed as the new coach by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), replacing Montse Tomé who was not given a contract renewal following the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 final. Iraia Iturregi, another former player, will serve as the second coach to support the team. This decision was made by the federation’s board, which thanked Tomé for her professionalism, dedication, and work during her tenure.

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