Codina says she hopes now the case is over, people will talk about Spanish players’ achievements in football.

After becoming world champions in 2023, Spain went on to win the Women’s Nations League the next year, and they are currently preparing for Euro 2025.

“I just hope that everything now goes well and we speak about football finally,” she said.

“We speak about this team that has been World Cup winners, Nations League winners. We want to speak about football because it is why we are here.

“It is our job and that is something that is going to be better for us and everyone in women’s football. I hope that – for Spain in general and for society.

“They have to see us as football players – as women’s football players – and they have to feel that they are proud of us. Just this.”

Spain – who face England at Wembley on Wednesday (20:00 GMT) – came from 2-0 down to beat Belgium 3-2 in their Women’s Nations League opener on Friday.

Wednesday’s opponents England have voiced their support for the Spanish players throughout the Rubiales trial.

Last Thursday, England defender Lucy Bronze described them as “incredibly brave” for speaking out.

“I saw some words from Lucy Bronze and [England manager] Sarina Wiegman. I’ve heard them and it’s really nice to be honest. I really want to thank them,” said Codina, who is one of the first Spanish players to speak publicly after the verdict, following captain Irene Paredes, who discussed it last week.

“Feeling that super [kindness] from them, from a big national team like them… England in general, how they work for women’s football, is something that we have to look for.

“It’s nice that we receive those words. I’m really grateful for that.”