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Claudia Pina’s Second-Half Double Sends Spain into Nations League Semifinals

Pina recovered from an early deficit to seal Spain’s spot in the Nations League semifinals in October.

Claudia Pina empata el partido durante el partido de selecciones entre España e Inglaterra valedero para la clasificación en la fase final de la Nations League
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Overview

  • Claudia Pina was introduced at half-time and converted in the 60th minute before scoring the winner in the 70th.
  • England took the lead in the 22nd minute through Alessia Russo after referee Katalin Kulcsar declined to award a foul on Salma Paralluelo.
  • Spain dominated possession at Barcelona’s RCDE Stadium, marking the national team’s first return to the city in 28 years.
  • The 2-1 victory confirms Spain’s place in the final four of the Nations League, with home-and-away semifinals set for October 22–28, 2025.
  • Coach Montse Tomé’s starting XI featured seven FC Barcelona players, underlining the club’s influence on the national side.