👩‍🏫Montse Tomé back in the dugout after leaving La Roja | OneFootball

After her successful and high-profile stint with the Spanish National Team, Montse Tomé once again felt the adrenaline of competition. The Asturian coach led the Asturias women’s national team this Tuesday in their debut against Navarra, in a match held at the Román Suárez Puerta Stadium in Avilés that ended with a 0-1 home defeat.

"I’m really looking forward to coaching again," Tomé had recently confessed. For this special occasion, the coach surrounded herself with her trusted team, including Nacho Fernández as assistant, recreating part of the technical staff that accompanied her during her last period with the federation.

An elite track record in search of a new destination

Tomé closed her cycle at the RFEF with numbers that back up her abilities: 37 matches managed with 28 victories, a Nations League title (2024), Olympic semifinals, and a runner-up finish at the 2025 European Championship. Despite this résumé, the Asturian has yet to find a project that matches her ambitions for 2026, so this match with her home region’s team served to "scratch the itch" of tactical management.

Managing minutes and hopes for 2026

True to her meticulous style, Tomé fielded two different lineups in each half to physically protect her 22 selected players. The match was decided by a lone goal from Aitana Zumárraga for Navarra in the 19th minute. Beyond the result, the event was a celebration of regional football and featured the honorary kickoff by the legendary Inma Castañón.

Currently, Tomé combines her ongoing training with collaborations in media outlets such as RTVE. However, her goal is clear: she hopes the new year will bring a professional coaching position worthy of her international achievements.

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