Rafael Lausanne presented King Felipe VI with a personalized women’s team shirt at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium, after Spain’s victory over Germany in the UEFA Nations League final. The official ceremony, in which Felipe VI presented the cup to captain Irene Paredes, was held in front of more than 55,000 spectators and was attended by the highest national sports authorities, according to the original source. This event established a new historical record for attendance at women’s national team matches, reflecting the remarkable interest and support of the public for Spanish women’s football.
According to what the source published, the Spanish women’s national team achieved its second consecutive title in the Nations League after defeating Germany 3-0, a result that strengthens the team’s dominance on the international scene. Under the guidance of the coach and with the support of the technical staff, the players completed a journey characterized by regularity and offensive efficiency. The victory marks a new milestone for women’s football in the country, which in recent years has seen sustained growth in following and social recognition.
During the awards ceremony, the King handed the cup in the middle of the field to the captain of the national team, Irene Paredes, in a symbolic gesture of institutional support for football played by women. Lausanne, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, presented the king with a specially made shirt, strengthening the relationship with the royal house. According to media reports, Felipe VI remained on the field with the team and members of the technical staff, who accompanied the celebration after winning the continental title.
The presence of more than 55,000 fans at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Airport exceeded the previous record for the number of attendees for the women’s national team match, which reinforced the growing interest in the matches in which the national team participates, according to the primary source. The atmosphere in the stands showed the support of the majority of the fans who accompanied the champions’ celebrations.
Rafael Lausanne expressed: “Today is a very happy day for Spain and for the Spanish national team. I want to thank the players, the coach and the entire technical staff for their commitment because they fulfilled the scenario for Spain to re-validate the UEFA Nations League title.” The President of the Spanish Federation, quoting the source, stressed the institutional pride in the achievement and congratulated the players, the technical staff and the fans, highlighting the importance of supporting the fans attending the final.
The media explained that the Spanish performance was overwhelming, as the team defeated the German team by three clean goals, to achieve the second consecutive title in the European competition. This performance completed a journey in which the players showed remarkable defensive solidity and the ability to play offensively, qualities that the technical staff worked on systematically and contributed to the team’s success.
The victory in the UEFA Nations League strengthens the position of Spanish women’s football within the continent and indicates the result of coordinated work between the team, the technical staff and the institution. According to the media, the result of the final was not only a culmination for the team, but also served as a platform to recognize the development achieved by the discipline in Spain.
According to the source, Lausanne stressed the importance of the commitment shown by the players and coaches during all stages of the tournament, as well as the institutional satisfaction in achieving the goals that enhance the image of Spanish football in Europe. The President of the Spanish Federation insisted on thanking the players and every professional who contributed to achieving the achievement, offering congratulations to the fans and highlighting the role of the fans in the recent successes.
The atmosphere of celebration in the stadium brought together the athletes, the technical staff and the fans who shared the excitement of winning the new European Championship. The new attendance record, as highlighted by Al Masdar’s coverage, indicates the growing public interest and social support for women’s football at the national level, a phenomenon that accompanies the team’s recent sporting achievements.
With its second Nations League title, the Spanish women’s team continues to add pages to its recent history of international success, while strengthening institutional and social support as essential elements in the development of this field. The organization of the final match and the ceremony were meeting spaces that highlighted the importance of female players and the recognition of women’s football in the European context, the source said.