The Spanish women's team easily passed the group stage with 3 wins, while Colombia entered the next round as one of the two third-placed teams with the best records.
World champion Spain shows the position of one of the strongest teams at the present time. They are also leading the FIFA rankings.
La Roja only conceded one goal in three Olympic group stage matches , and this defense will certainly be a big challenge for Colombia - the team that is participating in the knockout round for the first time at the Olympics. Previously, they were eliminated twice in the group stage in 2012 and 2016.
Coach Angelo Marsiglia's team lost 3-2 to France, won 2-0 against New Zealand and lost 1-0 to Canada . The South American representative had to squeeze through a narrow gap to continue, unfortunately facing Spain in the quarterfinals.
Colombia is ranked 22nd on the FIFA rankings, much lower than La Roja. They will have to do what neither Japan, Brazil nor Nigeria can do, which is defeat Spain. Since losing to England in extra time in the quarterfinals of Women's EURO 2022, La Roja has not lost a match in the knockout rounds of the tournament.
Probable teams:
Spanish women's team: Coll; Batlle, Paredes, Aleixandri, Carmona; Bonmati, Abelleira, Putellas; Del Castillo, Caldentey, Paralluelo.
Colombian women's team: Tapia; C Arias, D Arias, Carabali, Vanegas; Restrepo, Izquierdo; Pavi, Santos, Caicedo; Ramirez.
