Overview
- The qualifier was staged in Antalya as a Ukraine home match moved abroad since 2022, with Spain traveling after UEFA turned down a suspension request tied to regional security concerns.
- Players’ union AFE publicly opposed the trip on safety grounds, warning that player welfare must outweigh sporting commitments.
- RFEF president Rafael Louzán led a chartered delegation, the Spanish press flight was canceled, and the team stayed on-site with a rapid in‑and‑out itinerary.
- Edna Imade scored with a header, Lucía Corrales added a first senior goal before halftime, and Vicky López converted a penalty before Ukraine pulled one back on 76 minutes.
- Sonia Bermúdez rotated heavily with only four repeat starters, Misa Rodríguez returned in goal after a long absence, and Martina Fernández plus Ornella Vignola made senior debuts.