Spain were comprehensively sent packing by Brazil from the 2024 Olympic Games in the semi-finals of the tournament by the four-star formidable hand of Arthur Elias’ side on a forgettable night at the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille. 

Cata Coll 3/10

Error leading to the game’s opening goal (an own goal from Irene Paredes), but could do nothing to prevent Brazil from doubling their lead on the stroke of halftime. However, again will have to take the blame for the fourth goal following a poor goal kick. 

Ona Batlle 6/10

Barely mentioned by commentary during the game from her customary right-back position, but was not directly involved in any of the four goals. 

Irene Paredes 6/10

Oblivious to an own goal that will unfortunately be accredited to her name following Coll’s error, Spain captain Paredes was surprisingly replaced by Laia Aleixandri after only five minutes of the second half. 

Laia Codina 5/10

Started ahead of Laia Aleixandri in the heart of Spain’s defence (alongside Parades), Codina will now turn attention to 2024/25 Barclays Women’s Super League pre-season training with Arsenal on the back of a disappointing performance. 

Olga Cardona 5/10

Caught ball-watching for Gabi Portilho’s goal just before halftime. The left full-back was hauled off immediately after by manager Montserrat Tomé for Oihane Hernández – after not having the best match of her career. 

Teresa Abelleira 6/10

Preferred to Patri Guijarro by Tomé in the sole Spanish defensive midfielder role, Abelleira was blameless for either of Brazil’s goals but replaced by Patricia Guijarro shortly after the hour mark. 

Aitana Bonmatí 6/10

Effort on target towards the concluding stages of the first half, considered one of the best players to have ever graced the hallowed turf, Bonmatí was uncustomarily quiet as Spain crashed out of the 2024 Olympic Games.

Jenni Hermoso 7/10

Deservedly back in the starting line-up in favour of two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas after scoring as a second-half substitute against Colombia, La Roja’s co-captain tested Brazil goalkeeper Lorena in the first half. 

Salma Paralluelo 8/10

Spain’s best player on a disappointing night in Marseille, Paralluelo headed a potential scoring opportunity wide of the mark shortly after the restart but managed to get her name on the scoresheet twice throughout the closing stages of the second half. 

Mariona Caldentey 5/10

Never really managed to get herself involved in the game as a threat in and around the final third, as Codina will now report for pre-season training with Arsenal after a mini-break.

Eva Navarro 5/10

Back among the Spanish starters, the ineffectual forward-thinking Real Madrid Femenino striker sadly lasted only one half of football at the Orange Vélodrome before being replaced by Athenea del Castillo.

Oihane Hernández 5/10

 Brought on during halftime for her domestic-based Real Madrid Femenino teammate Carmona, the left-back did not look like her confident-self as she conceded two second-half goals. 

Athenea del Castillo 6/10

One of two changes – alongside Hernández at the interval – looked more of a threat in front of goal than her replacement Navarro but was not able to get alongside the goalscorers. 

Laia Aleixandri 5/10

Took the place of her captain Parades shortly after the restart, the Manchester City defender’s hopes of keeping a clean sheet went up in smoke in the 72nd minute thanks to Adriana. 

Patri Guijarro 5/10

Straight swap for Abelleira, no real impact in the game from primarily a defensive or attacking aspect. 

Alexia Putellas 7/10

Looking lively as a 78th-minute second-half substitute calling Lorena into two sublime saves late on – including seeing a fearsomely-struck strike tipped on the crossbar.