Witness the amicable clash between Spain and Japan in their friendly encounter.
Lively Clash between Spain and Japan's Women's Teams
June 27, 2022, saw Spain and Japan lock horns in a thrilling friendly game at Estadio Municipal Butarque in Leganés (Madrid), as both teams geared up for the Women's Euros.
Spain's squad saw a few changes, with some star players like Misa Rodríguez, Jenni Hermoso, or Ivana Andrés missing out, while Mapi León is still MIA. Fresh faces such as Adriana Nanclares, Jana Fernández, Vicky García, and Maite Zubieta were added to the lineup. Barcelona, having clinched La Liga, Copa, and Champions League, dominates the team with a whopping 10 players on board. The notable names among them are Cata Coll, Irene Paredes, the entire starting midfield with Patri, Aitana, and Alexia, and up front, Salma.
Montse Tomé's squad makes their Euros debut on July 3 against Portugal, and they'll square off against Belgium on the 7th. They'll faces Italy on the 11th to close the group stage. All matches will be live-streamed on our website.
Japan's Formidable Midfield and the Premier League Invasion
Japan's midfield is quite a force to reckon with, given that most of their players play in the Premier League. The mastermind is Miyazawa, hailing from Manchester United, but she's not alone; she's accompanied by Nagano (Liverpool), Fujino (Manchester United), and Hamano (Chelsea).
This part of the field boasts the presence of Seike (Brighton) and Momiki (Leicester) as well. The Premier League has been on a Japanese recruitment spree. We'll soon find out how the rising talent Tanikawa, signed by Bayern Munich and loaned to Rosengard last season with a staggering 16 goals in 20 games, fares.
Revenge on the Agenda: A Timeline of Past Clashes
The Japanese team seeks redemption as our clash in the group stage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games left a bitter taste. The Spanish team mounted a memorable comeback from a direct free-kick goal by Fujino, with goals from Aitana and Mariona.
Aitana Bonmati's game-winning performance against Japan in the Olympic Games' inaugural women's football match is available on our website.ES*. A year prior, Japan had dealt Spain a humiliating 4-0 defeat in the last match of the group stage, with both teams already qualified.[1] Miyazawa scored a brace, while Ueki and Tanaka contributed as well. The score didn't dampen the spirits of Jorge Vilda's players, who went on to triumph with an unforgettable goal from Olga Carmona in the final.
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Friendly Match: Spain - Japan The women's teams from Spain and Japan squared off in a friendly game at the Estadio Municipal Butarque in Leganés (Madrid)....
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The average number of European-leagues players in Japan's formidable midfield is significantly higher due to the Premier League invasion, with stars like Miyazawa (Manchester United), Nagano (Liverpool), Fujino (Manchester United), Hamano (Chelsea), Seike (Brighton), and Momiki (Leicester) all competing in the English top tier. The upcoming encounter between Spain and Japan in the Women's Euros, following their competitive history, promises to be an exciting revival of their last clash in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, particularly recalling Aitana Bonmati's game-winning performance.
