Amy Canavan - BBC Sport Scotland in Jerez, SpainMon, December 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM UTC·3 min readInternational friendly: Scotland v China
Venue: Estadio Municipal de Chapin, Jerez Date: Tuesday, 2 December Kick-off: 18:00 GMT
Coverage: Watch on BBC Alba, BBC Sport Scotland website, app & iPlayer
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementScotland head coach Melissa Andreatta was "surprised" to see Tuesday's opponents China thrashed 8-0 by England at the weekend but expects they will "want to redeem themselves from a one-off result" against her "hungry" side.
The Lionesses ran rampant against China at Wembley on Friday, putting in a devastating display that included a hat-trick for Georgia Stanway by the 52nd minute.
And Andreatta stressed that her side, who drew 1-1 with Ukraine three days ago, must "park" thoughts of the heavy scoreline before they take to the field for the final time this year.
"I think you're always a bit surprised when you see a scoreline like that," she told BBC Sport Scotland. "But what I won't be surprised about is how that team will regroup and how prepared we are to face that challenge.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"They're a team who are going to want to redeem themselves - they've had other really good results - but they're coming up against a very hungry Scotland who are still a bit disappointed with not getting their own win.
"We want to finish this year on a high and we'll be putting our best foot forward to do that and be ready for battle."
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Tuesday's friendly is the last match before Scotland kick off their World Cup qualifying campaign in March and, among other things, Andreatta is keen to see her side sharpen up their attacking game.
The Scots were dominant against Ukraine on Friday at Estadio Municipal de Chapin - where they will also face China - but required a last-gasp strike from debutant Maria McAneny to snatch a draw.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementProfligacy is something that has plagued the squad for some time, but Andreatta thinks the goals will come.
"When we get in those situations where we've had a lot of possession, and where we are happy to have that possession, we need to not feel like we need to force things," she explained.
"We need to focus on the details to sharpen up our actions in the final third so that, when we're in those spots, we can take them. I know it's coming."
Team news: Weir absent from squad training session
Real Madrid midfielder Caroline Weir did not take part in the squad's morning training in Jerez and instead "was in the gym doing her individual programme", Andreatta said.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"Caz has had a massive workload with club coming into country and we've got to manage her and make sure she's fit and just looking after her individually," she explained.
When asked if the 30-year-old - who has captained Scotland in her first five games in charge but has yet to be officially announced as skipper - would miss the match, Andreatta stressed "everyone is available".
"I think I'm still finalising my decisions," the head coach added on the captaincy.
"I like to take my time on things, but yeah, she has been wearing the armband and we also have a wider group of leaders too.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"By February, I'll definitely communicate who's going to be in that role permanently."
What they said
Scotland centre-half Sophie Howard: "I think signing off with a win would be great, but I think more importantly is a performance.
"We've spoke often this week, and before, about finding a way to win, because I believe potentially sometimes that's what we've been missing a little bit."
