Overview

• Spain opened their Euro 2025 campaign with a resounding 5-0 win over Portugal in Bern on July 4.
• Alexia Putellas dominated midfield play and scored Spain’s third goal, becoming the first Spanish player to net in two Women’s Euro final tournaments.
• Midfielder Vicky López made a memorable debut by scoring and showcasing the depth of Spain’s next generation.
• Aitana Bonmatí reentered action as an 81st-minute substitute after recovering from viral meningitis.
• Coach Montse Tomé’s strategy of blending recovered veterans with rising stars underpins Spain’s pursuit of their inaugural Women’s European Championship.