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Hermoso and Mapi León Return as Bermúdez Names First Spain Squad for Sweden Semifinal

The selection signals a reset under new leadership following Spain’s Euro 2025 defeat.

Overview

  • New coach Sonia Bermúdez unveiled a 23-player list for the UEFA Women’s Nations League semifinals against Sweden, with legs on Oct. 24 in Malaga and Oct. 28 in Gothenburg.
  • Record scorer Jenni Hermoso, 35, is recalled after a year out, with reports citing her Tigres form of 13 goals in 15 league games as a factor.
  • Barcelona defender Mapi León returns for the first time since Euro 2022 after her absence during the 2022 player protest.
  • The roster includes seven changes from the Euro 2025 squad and three uncapped players: Eunate Astralaga, Lucía Corrales and Clara Serrajordi.
  • Patri Guijarro is sidelined by injury, with Serrajordi called up in her place, as Bermúdez steps up from the U23s after Montse Tomé’s departure.