Greta Espinoza out for El Tri, Ivonne Gutiérrez steps in | OneFootball

The Mexican Women's National Team suffered a significant loss prior to their second friendly match against Colombia, as Greta Espinoza was ruled out due to injury.

The Tigres defender was unable to participate in the first match in Ciudad Juárez and returned to Monterrey to continue her recovery.

The coaching staff explained that Espinoza had physical discomfort that prevented her from training normally

. Although no precise diagnosis was given, it was decided to send her back to her club to avoid further complications, recalling that in 2025 she had already suffered a fibula fracture in a match against Canada.

In the first match, played at the Benito Juárez Olympic Stadium, Mexico drew 0-0 with Colombia.

Espinoza's absence was felt in the defensive line, despite some offensive flashes from the team led by Pedro López.

In light of this situation, Ivonne Gutiérrez from Cruz Azul was incorporated, who was working with the U-23 team.

She was called up to the first team for the second match to be played on July 2 in Zacatepec, closing the friendly series as part of the preparation for the next World Cup.

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