Spain, England and Women's EURO
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The Barcelona striker hasn't always been a guaranteed starter, but patience and precision have made her crucial for club and country
By the time that Spain and Germany face off in the second of the two semi-finals in the Women's European Championship, they will know whether it's England or Italy that they will be playing in Sunday's showpiece.
From being a bit-part player in the team that won the Women's World Cup two years ago, Athenea del Castillo has performed a key role in Spain's run to the semi-finals of Euro 2025, in which they will face Germany on Wednesday.