Jenni Hermoso omitted from Spain’s Euro 2025 squad which features three WSL players | OneFootball

Jenni Hermoso has been left out of the Spain squad for Women’s Euro 2025. Pictured after scoring for Spain against Zambia at the 2023 World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Spain have announced their squad for next month’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, which includes three WSL players but does not feature the country’s record goalscorer Jenni Hermoso.

Head coach Montse Tome has made 12 changes to the side that clinched the World Cup in 2023.

Hermoso, who has scored 57 goals in 123 appearances, is the notable absentee despite playing in all six of Spain’s qualifiers for Euro 2025.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez is also absent, while Laia Codina (Arsenal) and Teresa Abelleira (Real Madrid) miss out due to injury.

Spain are the favourites to win Euro 2025 and have two Ballon d’Or winners in their squad: Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas.

Barcelona are the most represented club in the squad, with 10 players, compared to just four from Real Madrid.

The Euro 2025 fixture schedule sees Spain start off their campaign on July 3rd against Portugal in Bern. They will then face Belgium and Italy on July 7th and 11th respectively.

Why was Jenni Hermoso left out of Spain’s Euro 2025 squad?

Montse Tome has cited competition for places as to why Jenni Hermoso was left out of the Spain squad for Euro 2025.

Tome said in a news conference: “I understand Jenni is an important player. I spoke with her about her situation and we’ve done the same work with her as everyone else.

“We have assessed her performances for Tigres and spoken with her coach. In her position, we have Patri [Guijarro], Aitana [Bonmatí], Alexia [Putellas], Maite [Zubieta], Vicky [López] and even Mariona [Caldentey] or [Claudia] Pina can come in there.

“It’s hard to pick 23 players, but we do the job professionally. At the end of the day that is what we have chosen.”

Tome also claimed that Hermoso was “angry for not being called up when she feel she has to be”.

The Spain manager added that she has a “clear conscience” over her decision.

However, Hermoso has since fired back at Tome following her Euro 2025 omission, in a message on X.

Hermoso played a vital role as Spain were crowned World Cup champions in Australia and New Zealand in 2023.

However, there was controversy when she was kissed on the lips by Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation.

Rubiales was found guilty of sexual assault by Spain’s High Court and ordered to pay €10,800 (£9,154).

Hermoso in her testimony insisted she had not given Rubiales permission and that the incident “stained one of the happiest days of my life”.

Three WSL players included in Euro 2025 squad

The Spain squad for Women’s Euro 2025 features three players from the WSL.

Manchester City defenders Laia Aleixandri and Leila Ouahabi have both made the squad.

Aleixandri made 33 appearances for City during the 2024-25 season but is set to leave the club when her contract expires at the end of this month. Former Barcelona star Ouahabi made 35 appearances for City this season.

Arsenal forward Mariona Caldentey has also made the squad, after scoring 19 goals in 41 appearances.

The Gunners beat Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League league and finished second in the WSL, ahead of Manchester City.

Spain are not the first side to name their squad for Euro 2025. Sarina Wiegman has named her 23-player England squad, while France have also announced their selection.

Spain squad for Women’s Euro 2025

Goalkeepers: Cata Coll (Barcelona), Adriana Nanclares (Athletic Bilbao), Esther Sullastres (Sevilla)

Defenders: Ona Batlle (Barcelona), Jana Fernández (Barcelona), Irene Paredes (Barcelona), Laia Aleixandri (Manchester City), María Méndez (Real Madrid), Leila Ouahabi (Manchester City), Olga Carmona (Real Madrid)

Midfielders: Patri Guijarro (Barcelona), Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona), Alexia Putellas (Barcelona), Maite Zubieta (Athletic Bilbao), Vicky López (Barcelona)

Forwards: Athenea del Castillo (Real Madrid), Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal), Clàudia Pina (Barcelona), Salma Paralluelo (Barcelona), Lucía García (Monterrey), Esther González (Gotham FC), Alba Redondo (Real Madrid), Cristina Martín-Prieto (Benfica)