Spain Thrash Israel in Women's Water Polo and Eye Semifinals

Published on February 01, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Players from the Spanish women's water polo team celebrating a goal during the match against Israel at the Funchal European Championship.

Spain Thrashes Israel in Women's Water Polo and Eyes Semifinals

The national women's water polo team secured a resounding victory in the Main Phase of the European Championship being held in Funchal. They defeated Israel with a resounding 23-7, a result that leaves the qualification for the semifinals in the hands of the last match. 🏊‍♀️

Everything Will Be Decided Against the Netherlands

The path to the medals goes through a direct duel. In the final day of this phase, Spain will face the Netherlands in a match where the winner will secure their ticket to the tournament semifinals. The Spanish team needs to win to continue in the fight for the podium.

Key Points from the Match Against Israel:
  • The score reflected an absolute dominance of the Spanish team from the very first moment.
  • The wide advantage achieved allowed managing the pace of the game with great tranquility.
  • The team was able to think ahead and prepare for the crucial matchup against the Dutch.
The score was so wide that the match almost seemed like a preseason training session.

A Flawless Development

The match had no story thanks to the superiority shown in the pool. Spain controlled all aspects of the game, which allowed for optimal management of efforts ahead of the definitive challenge. Now, all focus and energy are directed toward the match that will decide everything.

Next Steps for Spain:
  • Face the Netherlands in the last day of the Main Phase.
  • Achieve a victory to secure the semifinal spot.
  • Maintain the high level of play demonstrated in this crushing win.

Eyes on the Medal

With this thrashing, Spain keeps its aspirations alive in the European Championship. The team demonstrated power and solidity, but knows that the real test will be next. The duel against the Netherlands presents itself as an early final where only the winner will continue dreaming of gold. 🥇