After qualifying in the semifinal at the expense of Nigeria, we found Eva Navarro in mixed zone. She is one of the rising stars in Spain and has been named one of the 11 best goals of the 2017/2018 UEFA season. We talked about the start of the Rojita in this world, the rise of Spain in young women's football and the France U20 team among others. Reaction.

Football Hearts - What are your impressions of the match?
Eva Navarro - Well, we approached the game knowing we had to qualify [for the semi-finals]. We knew it would not be an easy match, but well, by working and with sacrifices, we managed to qualify.

CDF - It's true that you've been put to the test. It was a very physical match against Nigeria?
E. N. - Yes, it is true that we fought well, we knew that they would be very physical. We knew it and suddenly we worked it very well.

CDF - As against the USA (2-2), there was this goal that put you under pressure (2-1)?
E. N. - Against the USA, we really suffered in the last minutes because we were leading 2-0 and we never thought they could equalize. But hey, the draw qualified us anyway. And for the goal that Nigeria scored, we managed to keep our lead all the same ...

CDF - There was a goal denied, some penalties also in this match against Nigeria. Was it annoying?
E. N. - It is thought that Aitana's free-kick goal (Bonmati) has come in but the referees have made their decision so good, it does not matter. For the penaltys, they were pretty clear and it's true that it pissed us a lot, because it would have allowed us to put more goals but hey ...

CDF - On the goal price of the UEFA 2017/2018 year
E. N. - (smile) Aaah! In fact, I am very proud to be among the best, with Cristiano Ronaldo etc. I am really happy, even if it will be difficult to win this prize, but all my relatives will support me and we will see if I have a little luck.

"In a few years, women's football

will be at the same level as the boys. "

CDF - How do you explain the rise of young people in Spain's national team, especially over the last two / three years?
E. N. - Women's football is growing a lot. We still have more licensees in Spain. As a result, every day there is more level, more competitiveness and so I think that in a few years, women's football will be at the same level as boys.

CDF - Do the European Liga results and trophies in the image of Real Madrid's three Champions leagues in a row also galvanize you to have success in the national team?
E. N. - Yes, it was the same when OL won the Champions League [for France]. The real difference is that unlike men's teams, there was not the same visibility, it did not spend much in the news. And it's a reality, sometimes it lacks a little visibility.

"I always dreamed of playing PSG"

CDF - Does France attract you to play in the elite league?
EN - It's true that since small, I always dreamed of playing PSG, but now I signed to Levante, We'll see later if things happen, if I will have the chance to play in the championship of France.

CDF - What is your opinion about the France U20 team?
E. N. - In fact, in U17 last season, when we played our qualification against France, we drew but it was a result that suited us. But it is true that every time we face France, there is a surplus of motivation because there is a great level. Now, if it is France who passes, I who is one of the small, we will see if I have time to play and if I will have the chance to play this game.

Photo: Maxime Le Pihif

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