Spanish women s football team advances to the quarterfinals of the European Cup, 34-year-old player Irene Paredes sets record

stepped forward at a critical moment, not only broke the record, but also injected new hope into the Spanish women's football team. Irene Paredes, the irreplaceable leader, wrote her legend with her performance.

record-breaking moment: key goals and personal honors

In the match against Belgium, Irene Paredes scored through a corner kick in the 39th minute, helping Spain lead 2-1. This goal not only helped the team gain an advantage at critical moments, but also made her the oldest goal scorer in the European Cup in Spanish women's football history (34 years and 3 days). She broke Estel Gonzalez's record and showed strong personal abilities and psychological qualities. This header not only brought victory to the team, but also demonstrated her leadership and experience on the court.

Not just defense: The all-round contribution of the all-rounder

Although Irene Paredes is a defender, her heading ability makes her a key offensive weapon. Looking back on her key performance in the World Cup qualifiers and her stable contribution in international competitions, it is not difficult to see that she plays an important role on both sides of the offense and defense. As the captain, she not only outstanding in technology, but also injects confidence into the team on a spiritual level. Her presence allows the Spanish team to always remain calm and stabilize at critical moments.

The rise of the Spanish women's football team: team performance and future prospects

After two big wins, the Spanish team advanced to the quarterfinals as the first in the group, showing strong overall strength. The Spanish team performed well in the game through corner kick tactics and heading offense. Next, they will face Italy in the final round of the group stage, and only one draw can ensure they qualify as first in the group. With the arrival of the knockout stage, the Spanish team is expected to continue to show their strength and potential and move towards higher goals.

Player Voice: Leader's Humility and Target

In the post-match interview, Irene Paredes emphasized that the team is more important than the individual and refused to talk about the team's favorite identity to win the championship. “We are going to remove the tag of favorites to win, and although we have achieved two important wins, we also have some out-of-control moments to improve against Belgium,” she said. “We don’t want to lose the ball in the game, which sounds like a cliché, but we only focus on the next game, which will give the team confidence and let us continue to play well.”

Conclusion

Irene Paredes is not only a record creator, but also an irreplaceable leader. Her performance inspired the entire Spanish team and injected confidence into the team. Let us look forward to this Spanish team continuing to create miracles in the next game and writing their glorious chapters.