Spain have sent an early warning to their Women's World Cup rivals with a devastating first-half display in a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Wellington.
La Roja scored three goals across the space of six manic minutes during the first half to set up the easy win in the Group C clash on Friday night.
The scoreline would have been even more comprehensive if not for Costa Rica goalkeeper Daniela Solera, who saved a first-half penalty amid a host of stunning saves for the match.
The final result was in stark contrast to the 1-1 draw fought out between the two teams at the 2015 World Cup.
Spain didn't qualify for their first World Cup until 2015, and last year 15 players went on strike in a bid to oust coach Jorge Vilda and demand other changes from the Spanish football federation.
Vilda won that stand-off and his rejigged squad - missing most of those players who revolted - loom as one of the teams to beat at the World Cup.
Spain stamped their authority on Friday's match from the outset, unleashing wave after wave of attacks to put Costa Rica's defence under all sorts of pressure.
It seemed only a matter of time before Costa Rica cracked and it came in the 21st minute when defender Valeria del Campo turned the ball into her own net from close range.
The scoreline read 2-0 two minutes later when Aitana Bonmatí unleashed a curling strike from inside the box.
Costa Rica were in disarray at 3-0 down in the 27th minute when Esther Gonzalez volleyed the ball home after a teammate's header crashed off the crossbar.
Star Spanish striker Jennifer Hermoso had the chance to make it 4-0 in the 34th minute but her penalty was saved by Solera, who stood her ground to easily block the shot.
The halftime statistics made for damning reading.
Spain had 84 per cent possession, unleashed 26 shots to one and won the corner count 12-0.
La Roja continued to attack with a frenzy after the break but Solera pulled off a series of fingertip saves to ensure the scoreboard didn't get any uglier.
Spain unleashed 46 shots to one for the match, and could have easily won 6-0 if they had been more ruthless in front of goal.
