Spain qualified for the Olympics for the first time by easily defeating the Netherlands in their Women’s Nations League semi-final.
With a 3-0 victory in Seville, the world champions guaranteed their spot at the Games in Paris this summer.
The goals were scored by Ona Batlle, Aitana Bonmati, and Jennifer Hermoso on a historic night for La Roja.
If the Netherlands wins Wednesday’s third-place play-off against Germany, they still have a chance to go to Paris in 2024.
In the 43rd minute, Hermoso gave Spain the lead by grabbing a pass from Bonmati. Two minutes later, Bonmati scored off a cross by Mariona Caldentey.
To ensure Spain’s victory in the 77th minute, former Manchester United full-back Batlle slammed home the final goal.
SPAIN
Starting lineup: Cata Coll (P); Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Laia Codina, Olga Carmona (Oihane Hernández, min. 73); Laia Aleixandri, Aitana Bonmatí, Jenni Hermoso (Vicky López, min. 73); Athenea del Castillo (Alba Redondo, min. 62), Mariona Caldentey (Eva Navarro, min. 83) y Salma Paralluelo (Lucía García, min. 83).
Substitutes: Misa (P), Elene Lete (P), Vicky López, María Méndez, Alba Redondo, María Pérez, Oihane Hernández, Eva Navarro, Lucía García, Maite Oroz, Fiamma Benítez y Sheila García.
Manager: Montse Tomé
THE NETHERLANDS
Starting lineup: Van Domselaar (P); Casparij, Dijkstra, Janssen (Wilms, min. 68), Brugts (Jansen, min. 79); Groenen, Spitse, Van de Donk (Kaptein, min. 86); Beerensteyn (Snoeijs, min. 68), Martens y Miedema (Egurrola, min. 46).
Substitutes: Kop (P), Lorsheyd (P), Wilms, Leuchter, Van Dongen, Olislagers, Baijings, Jansen, Snoeijs, Van de Sanden, Kaptein y Damaris Egurrola.
Manager: Andries Jonker
