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**Spain Evolved Physically After Euro 2022 Loss to England, Says Bonmatí as Teams Prepare for Decisive Nations League Clash**

**Barcelona, Spain** – As Spain and England gear up for a crucial UEFA Women’s Nations League match on Tuesday, Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmatí has revealed that Spain has learned to compete better physically since losing to England in the Euro 2022 quarter-finals.

Speaking to ESPN, Bonmatí acknowledged the past defeat but stated that Spain had significantly improved since then. “We grew up a lot as a team since this match,” she said. “After that we won the World Cup, we won the Nations League and we grew up a lot as a team, specifically physically.” She emphasized that Spain had always possessed talent and technique but could not physically compete with teams like England and the USA in the past. “We can compete now.”

The two sides, who have a history of intense competition, will face off at RCDE Stadium in Barcelona to determine who tops League A Group 3. Spain currently leads England by two points, meaning the Lionesses need a win to progress to the final four of the Nations League, which will take place in October.

Both teams also have their sights set on the upcoming Euros in Switzerland this summer. Bonmatí made it clear that winning the Euros is Spain’s main objective, as it is the only trophy they have yet to win with the senior team. Bonmatí is driven to make it happen for herself and the team.

A victory in the Euros would further solidify Bonmatí’s position as a frontrunner for the Ballon d’Or, an award she’s won twice already. She hopes that the Ballon d’Or stays within her club, FC Barcelona, due to the exceptional players they possess.

Despite a recent Champions League final loss to Arsenal, Bonmatí is having another great season with Barcelona, having won the Liga F and the Spanish Supercopa.

**Related Note:** The article does not mention Tom Hamilton reacting to Mary Earps’ shock international retirement. That information would need to be sourced from elsewhere.

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