Aitana Bonmatí told ESPN that Spain has learned to compete better physically after losing to England in the 2022 Europa League quarterfinals as the two teams prepare to compete for a spot in the UEFA Women's National League final on Tuesday.

Holders Spain lead England in its final decisive group match this week at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona.

The two teams have met twice since the quarterfinal three years ago, England won the game, and a year later Spain avenged the World Cup final, and when they met at Wembley in February, England won the victory.

Spanish midfielder Bonmati told ESPN: "We beat England in the quarterfinals." "I think we should have had a better match in that game. We did a great match, but in the end they beat us.

“We have grown a lot since this game. After that, we won the World Cup, we won the National League, we have grown a lot in the team, especially physically.

"I think Spain has always had talent and technology. But a few years ago we couldn't compete with teams like England or the United States, on a physical level. We can compete now."

Spain will not reach the last four games until October by avoiding a defeat against England, and if the Lionesses want to stand out in the group and make progress, they must win.

But while both teams want to win, they also have a focus on this summer’s euro, which is held in Switzerland.

World Champions Spain and European Champions England will once again rank favorites, and Bonmatí Crystal has clarified the top goals.

She added: “(Win the Euro) is our main goal as the national team this year because it is one of the trophys we don’t have with the senior team.”

“Because I could say I won the game at the youth level, but I won with the senior team. So it was great for me and the team because it was one of the best games in terms of national teams.

“I hope this year can be a year and we will put it all into practice.”

Undoubtedly, directing Spain to the euro would give Bonmatí a victory year in his third year.

Her teammate Alexia Putellas won two wins before Bonmatí won two titles, while Barcelona made a real monopoly on the coveted prizes.

When asked about the possibility of winning the game again, she said: “Yes, it would be such a good and unique achievement.”

"I think we've done a great job with the team again and again this year. So it would be nice to stay in the club because I think we have the best players in the world."

At the club level, Bonmati's season was slightly polluted by Barcelona's defeat of Arsenal in the Champions League final, but Blaugrana Win Liga F and Spanish super giants, and they will win the La Reina Copa de la Reina final next weekend.