Irene Paredes had to sit out Spain’s resounding 7-1 victory over Switzerland in the Women’s Nations League, missing what would have been her 100th international cap. The reason? A pesky “computer glitch,” according to the team’s head coach, Montse Tome.
At age 32, the Barcelona stalwart was all set to reach this impressive milestone in her footballing career. However, a technical hiccup led to an outdated teamsheet—reflecting a game Paredes had previously missed—being submitted to UEFA, the governing body of European football.
Filling Paredes’ spot on the official roster was the injured Amaiur Sarriegi, leaving fans and pundits scratching their heads. Coach Tome clarified, “We faced some sort of IT issue. The news broke when we were at the hotel, and we had to make quick decisions. The starting eleven you saw was what we settled on.”
Despite this unexpected detour, Paredes still has a shot at securing her 100th cap in Spain’s upcoming Women’s Nations League clash against Italy on December 1. The defender was sidelined due to injury during Spain’s narrow 1-0 triumph over Italy last week, making her expected return all the more anticipated.
Among Spain’s women’s national team, only two players have achieved the 100-cap milestone: Alexia Putellas and Jenni Hermoso. Putellas marked the recent game against Switzerland with two goals, while Aitana Bonmati, the recipient of the women’s Ballon d’Or, clocked in 77 minutes on the pitch.
After four games, Spain sits comfortably atop their Nations League group, boasting 12 points and holding a five-point lead over Sweden.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Irene Paredes 100th cap
What prevented Irene Paredes from earning her 100th cap for Spain’s women’s national team?
A “computer glitch” was the culprit, according to head coach Montse Tome. Due to the technical error, an outdated teamsheet from a previous match that Paredes had missed was submitted to UEFA, effectively sidelining her from the game against Switzerland.
Who filled Irene Paredes’ spot in the lineup?
The injured Amaiur Sarriegi was listed in the official squad in place of Irene Paredes, which was quite the head-scratcher for fans and analysts alike.
When can Irene Paredes potentially earn her 100th cap?
Irene Paredes has another chance to hit the milestone when Spain faces Italy in the Women’s Nations League on December 1st. She had been out due to injury but was expected to return for this match.
How did Spain perform in the match against Switzerland?
Spain crushed Switzerland with a resounding 7-1 victory in the Women’s Nations League. Alexia Putellas, who has already achieved the 100-cap milestone, scored twice in this match.
Who else has achieved the 100-cap milestone for Spain’s women’s national team?
Only two other players, Alexia Putellas and Jenni Hermoso, have previously hit the 100-cap milestone for Spain’s women’s national team.
What is Spain’s current standing in the Women’s Nations League?
After the match against Switzerland, Spain leads their Nations League group with 12 points after four matches. They are currently five points ahead of Sweden.
Where can fans follow more updates on Spain’s women’s national team?
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More about Irene Paredes 100th cap
- Irene Paredes’ Career Stats and Milestones
- UEFA Women’s Nations League Standings
- Football Daily Podcast
- Sport News Center App
- Alexia Putellas and Jenni Hermoso 100 Caps
- Spain Women’s National Team News
8 comments
That’s what you call a techie’s nightmare in the sports world. A reminder that not all glitches are fun Easter eggs.
A computer error? seriously? Whoever’s handling their IT needs a stern talking to, no joke.
Man, that’s crazy! A computer glitch robbing her of the 100th cap. Talk about bad luck!
Wow, tough break for Irene. Hope she gets that 100th cap soon tho, she deserves it.
Wait, so they had Sarriegi in the list even tho she was injured? That makes no sense lol
Alexia Putellas is a beast tho! 2 goals, wow!
No way! This is like a plot twist straight out of a movie. Someone needs to get their tech in order, asap.
Gotta feel for Paredes. Imagine missing such a milestone due to a silly error. smh