Spain lost the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final to England after a 1–1 draw led to a dramatic penalty shootout. Spain missed three consecutive penalties, while England’s Chloe Kelly converted the decisive spot-kick, reprising her match-winning role from the EURO 2022 final.
With Spain finishing as runners-up, attention now turns to the uncertain future of head coach Montse Tomé.
During the tournament, RFEF president Rafael Louzán was repeatedly asked about Tomé’s future but remained non-committal: “She’s doing a great job, but this isn’t the time to talk about it.”
Montse Tomé Career Overciew
Tomé took charge of the Spain women’s national team on September 5, 2023, succeeding Jorge Vilda, under whom she had served as assistant coach for five years. Her appointment came during a turbulent period, with Luis Rubiales still in office.
Rubiales was later found guilty of sexual assault following the unsolicited kiss on Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s World Cup win. He was subsequently banned for three years by both FIFA and the Spanish legal system.
After Louzán assumed leadership of the federation, he aimed to move away from the previous regime. One of his first major decisions was appointing Reyes Bellver as head of women’s football, who then brought in María Pry as coordinator of the women’s national teams. Both Bellver and Pry are expected to have significant influence over Tomé’s future, particularly given her perceived ties to the former leadership.
Montse Tomé’s achievements:
- Winning the 2024 Nations League
- Securing qualification for the final phase of the current Nations League
- Guiding the team to the Olympics in Paris, finishing fourth
- And reaching the EURO 2025 final
Attempting to Secure a Contract Extension
Tomé’s management team began talks with the RFEF regarding a possible contract renewal before the EUROs. However, the federation preferred to wait until after the tournament to make a final decision.
Meanwhile, a wider restructuring of the women’s coaching staff is already underway. Contracts for Javier Lerga, Kenio Gonzalo, and Laura del Río are set to end, while only Sonia Bermúdez is expected to remain in a developmental role.
What is next for the Spain national women’s team?
Regardless of who leads the team, the RFEF must act quickly. Spain will face Sweden in the Women’s Nations League semi-final in October, and with no major tournaments scheduled next summer, all focus will shift toward preparing for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil, where Spain will defend their title.
Source: Marca
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