India, Oct. 11 -- Spain defeated the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) 2-0 in their international friendly at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, October 10. Patri Guijarro and Eva Navarro scored in the opening 14 minutes as the reigning FIFA Women's World Cup champions exposed defensive weaknesses in Emma Hayes' side ahead of the upcoming 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Patri Guijarro, Eva Navarro Score Early

The Spain women's national football team made a fast start, with Patri Guijarro opening the scoring in the third minute before Eva Navarro doubled the visitors' advantage in the 14th minute. The early goals put the United States under immediate pressure, with Spain building on the lead.

The USWNT struggled ...