Emphasis on youth teams
Just as Barca pride themselves on La Masia, and bringing top talents through the ranks, Spain have a knack for doing something similar at different youth levels.
So many of the senior stars of today have crafted their game from the under-17s to under-23s, before making that crucial step up.
It does not matter which level of football the Spaniards play at; they have become synonymous with success.
The under-17s side have finished in the top three in each of the six youth World Cups they qualified for, winning two in 2018 and 2022. In the youth European Championships, they have been successful on five occasions, coming second six times.
The under-19s side are on an unprecedented run of dominance in their edition of the Euros. Just last month, they won their fourth consecutive title with a resounding 4-0 win over France in the final.
“There’s huge potential in the age groups in Spain, as we’ve been showing over the last few years at World Cups and Euros,” said senior star Bonmati.
“All we needed to do was achieve something big at the senior level. We finally did that, and I think it [was] a turning point for us.
“I think we’re world leaders, with very gifted players who are uniquely talented but can also compete against anyone.”
As the profile of women’s football grows in Spain, the more likely these players are to succeed both domestically and internationally.
With that, the Spanish supremacy will likely continue – but EURO 2025 will be a true test of whether or not they can sustain it.