After a tough initial defeat against Germany, (22-7), the team coached by Manuel Ibáñez had to win to avoid being eliminated from the final. The players delivered a remarkable performance, putting on a thrilling performance in front of a devoted crowd, with the presence of the mayor of Jaca, Carlos Serrano, and the president of the Spanish Federation of American Football (FEFA), José Luis Soler.
The match began in the worst possible way for the defending champions, with Great Britain scoring a resounding 0-13 run in the first quarter. However, a comeback was not long in coming, and Spain managed to reduce the deficit before halftime, leaving the score at a tight 9-13.
The tension remained until the final minutes. Despite the comeback efforts, the British managed to take the lead again (19-22), putting the score on the line. It was at this critical moment that the connection between the quarterback Victoria Valverde and the player Paula Martínez became legendary: a spectacular touchdown A 65-yard pass from Valverde unleashed euphoria at the Municipal Oroel, sealing the final score of 26-22.
Spain, in the Fight for Gold
With this result, Spain (1-1) rejoins the battle for the two spots that grant access to the gold medal final, which will be played in August of next year. The group is now in a three-way tie at the top with Finland (2-0) and Germany (1-1), while Great Britain (0-2) is relegated to fighting for the bronze.
The group stage will conclude in May 2026 with a crucial home match for the national team, where they will host Finland in what is shaping up to be a truly anticipated final.
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