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Spain Overwhelms Belgium 6-2 to Secure UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Quarterfinal Berth

Spain’s potent attack produced 11 goals in two matches, cementing their place as tournament favourites

Overview

  • Spain clinched a quarterfinal spot by defeating Belgium 6-2 in their second Group B match at the Stockhorn Arena in Thun
  • The victory gave Spain six points and top spot in Group B after opening the tournament with a 5-0 win over Portugal
  • Alexia Putellas starred with two goals and two assists, earning player of the match honours for the second consecutive game
  • Captain Irene Paredes returned from suspension to score with a first-half header and was Montse Tomé’s only lineup change from the opener
  • Aitana Bonmatí entered at halftime following her recovery from meningitis and helped drive Spain’s second-half surge