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who played for

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and

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in the Superliga Femenina. She was a member of the

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for nearly a decade, taking part in the 1997 European Championship, where ''la Roja'' reached the semifinals, as Roser Serra's reserve. She retired in 2005 at 27, after winning her third league in a row with Athletic and playing the 2005 European Championship qualifying. In 2007, she was

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's assistant manager.Exteberria: "We have to be ambitious, the Cup would be a great prize".
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