Montse Tomé, ahead of the Euro Cup semifinals against Germany: "This is the tournament we're most comfortable in, and the atmosphere is the most professional."

Spain has never beaten Germany in either a competitive match or a friendly. Five times with Montse Tomé on the bench, albeit as a second-choice. But, in these Euro Cup semifinals, the Asturian feels this is a special moment. "We've gotten closer and closer to achieving it, and this is the tournament where we feel most comfortable, in the most professional environment ," the coach stated. " The team is mature . I feel we're strong and we're excited," she explained to the press inside Zurich's Letzigrund Stadium.

"There's progress in everything related to the team. The players know when to focus and when to switch off, they know what we ask of each one, and they're capable of taking on any role. The management of the group is the success that makes us who we are. We've always had talent, but now we've created a team ," the coach emphasized.

The plan to beat Germany is all about "having the ball." "We can only vary how we do it. We're clear about where they can create spaces, something that will change throughout the match, and how to attack them. They're a team that has defended differently even in the same championship. We're going to have the ball and then we'll see," he warned.

What Spain has prepared for is penalties. They're leaving nothing to chance: "We've spoken with everyone, even those who don't take penalties for their clubs, and we've tested them. Then it will depend on each player's feeling during the match, which is what counts."

Cata Coll has already been nominated to take the lead. "Cata is a great player if you let her. She's a player with a great personality. Plus, I've now seen another side of Cata. She fights to be 100%, but when she's at 70%, she tells me to count on someone else, that she's better for the team," he emphasized.

Alexia: "It's not a rematch"

The last time Spain and Germany met was at the Olympics, and it went to the Germans. Alexia Putellas, moreover, missed a penalty. While players like Vicky and Athenea want revenge, she doesn't. "I see it more as an opportunity. I think the Games are very different; it's a different context, a different way of competing. I don't think it will have anything to do with tomorrow's match. They were an opponent we lost to, and tomorrow we have the opportunity to beat them for the first time," she stated.

"Let's see what kind of game they play, but we're prepared for anything and we're 100% confident . We have to control the game, have the ball most of the time. It'll be a great contest, because they're dangerous whether they have the ball or not. They're one of the best teams in the world, and we've never beaten them," he recalled.

To achieve this, "you have to approach excellence, and that doesn't even guarantee you'll win. That's the magic of this sport. But if we minimize errors, we're confident we can advance to the final. My feelings are good; I'm fully confident in what we're creating, although it will be tough, like any semifinal of a major tournament, but we're excited to continue making history ," she concluded.