Spain posed with Alexia Putellas and held up her shirt before the match in Milton KeynesSpain dedicated their 4-1 victory over Finland to injured midfielder Alexia Putellas as they began their Euro 2022 campaign in convincing style.Ballon d’Or holder Putellas, 28, is not expected to play again in 2022 after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee on Tuesday. But she was at Stadium MK on crutches and helped inspire her team-mates.”She was in the dressing room with us, motivated us with what she said and pushed us on,” said Aitana Bonmati.”I think Alexia wanted to enjoy the Euros. She has been really unlucky, she wanted to support us and be part of this moment.”We prepared for this tournament over many years and sometimes things happen that you don’t expect. It was important for us to have her here.”Match report – Spain 4-1 FinlandCan Spain live… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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