Benidorm becomes the official fan hub for following the National Team in the Women's Euro

Benidorm will be one of the only three Spanish cities chosen by Iberdrola to host one of its official 'fan zones' during the group stage of the Women's Euro 2025. The tourist capital of the Costa Blanca will join the festive atmosphere accompanying the Spanish team on their journey through the continental championship, hosting a free space next Friday, 11th July, for fans to watch the crucial match between Spain and Italy live.

The event will take place at the Plaza de SS.MM. los Reyes starting at 7:00 PM, featuring a full array of entertainment and experiences for all ages. The match, to be played at the Stadion Wankdorf in Bern (Switzerland), will kick off at 9:00 PM, but the festivities will begin much earlier with DJs, interactive games, freestyle football exhibitions, and distribution of official merchandise. A large turnout is expected, with tourists and residents joining in a festive day that will last until approximately 11:00 PM.

Since their participation in the last Women's Euro, held in England in 2022, where they were knocked out in the quarter-finals by the host and eventual winner, the Spanish women's football team has experienced a historic phase, marked by unprecedented sporting achievements and profound internal changes.

The most notable milestone came in August 2023, when the team was crowned world champions at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Spain overcame teams like the Netherlands and Sweden in the knockout rounds and defeated England in the final (1-0), with a goal from Olga Carmona, thus earning their first star in the senior category.

Goalkeeper Cata Coll, midfielder Aitana Bonmatí — named the tournament's best player and later awarded the 2023 Ballon d'Or — and forward Salma Paralluelo were some of the key figures in that historic triumph.

However, the sporting success coincided with a period of institutional tension that culminated after the non-consensual kiss by the then-president of the RFEF, Luis Rubiales, to player Jenni Hermoso during the title ceremony. The gesture sparked a wave of international outrage and provoked a deep debate about sexism in Spanish football. Rubiales eventually resigned, and coach Jorge Vilda was dismissed shortly after.

Montse Tomé was appointed in his place, becoming the first woman to lead the senior women's national team. Despite the initial conflict with several players, the new coaching staff managed to restore stability in the locker room and guide the team towards new goals.

Under Tomé's leadership, Spain won the first edition of the UEFA Women's Nations League in February 2024, after defeating the Netherlands in the semi-finals and France in the final held in Seville. This title also secured direct qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where Spain will participate in women's football for the first time.

This summer's Euro represents a new opportunity to reaffirm Spain's dominance on the international stage and consolidate their sporting project with a generation that has already made history but still has much to conquer.