Overview

• Esther González opened scoring in the second minute and added a second goal before halftime, while Vicky López, Alexia Putellas, and Cristina Martín-Prieto also found the net.
• Spain built a 4-0 halftime lead through early strikes and clinical finishing, allowing the second half to become a formality.
• Montse Tomé’s squad coped with the absences of Aitana Bonmatí, Irene Paredes, and Cata Coll by relying on stand-in contributors such as Vicky López and goalkeeper Adriana Nanclares.
• The reigning World Cup and Nations League champions imposed a high press and fluid midfield play to dominate possession and create multiple scoring opportunities.
• Spain returns to action against Belgium and Italy as heavy favorites to win their first European Championship title.