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Spain Unveils Sonia Bermúdez as Coach With 2027 Mandate

Her first match comes in the Nations League semifinals against Sweden on October 24.

Overview

  • Bermúdez was presented at Las Rozas with a full staff that includes Iraia Iturregi as assistant, Carlos Sánchez as goalkeeping coach, Blanca Romero and Edu Caro in fitness, and Julen Itxaso and Adrià Millán as analysts.
  • Her debut is set for October 24 at La Rosaleda in Málaga against Sweden, with the second leg scheduled for October 28 in Göteborg.
  • She hailed Jenni Hermoso as a legend but deferred any recall decisions, saying choices will be revealed with her first squad list.
  • The new coach stressed demanding standards and continuity, saying the project starts from zero and citing two U19 European titles to answer experience questions.
  • RFEF president Rafael Louzán promised full federation support and underscored her contract through 2027, presenting a jersey bearing that year.