Spain vs Italy Women’s Euro

In the UEFA Women’s Euro game of Spain vs. Italy on July 11, 2025, a 24-year-old forward woman who plays for Real Madrid, named Athenea Del Castillo, scored a perfect goal, leading Spain to the quarterfinals. This match takes place in the Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Switzerland. an immaculate goal.

Del Castillo’s play in this goal was precise. She analyzed how the Italian back was set up. It included five players who were in line with one another, stretching across the width of the field. Earlier on in the game, she came to realize that the defense is afraid of one-on-one plays. As she receives the ball, the defenders don’t step forward, attacking the ball, instead, letting her keep possession. Keeping in mind that the defenders seem afraid of one-on-one, Del Castillo takes the risk to dribble diagonally through the line of defense made by her opponents.

This play took a lot of skill and footwork. First, Del Castillo is able to see the other team’s weakness and uses it against them in various ways. Secondly, switching the movement of the ball between her two running feet, dribbling, and maneuvering through the defenders at the same time.

During the play, Alexia Putellas gave Del Castillo an assist. After Del Castillo got through two defenders who were on either side of her, she gave a quick pass to Putellas. As Putellas receives the ball, she performs an outstanding, behind-the-back touch, leading Castillo perfectly to aim for a final shot. With Athenea still running, she shoots a right-footed, one-time shot aiming for the far post, right into the back of the net, getting past the goalkeeper, Laura Giuliani.

At the end of the day, Spain won 3-1 with the players Guijarro, Esther Gonzalez, and the aforementioned Athenea Del Castillo scoring in the game against Italy. Elisabetta Oliviero scored their one goal just 10 minutes in for Italy. Spain advanced to the quarterfinals in top position on July 18, 2025. Throughout this contest, the team performed excellently.

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