Spain's women's national football team began their UEFA Women's Euro 2025 campaign with commanding performances, securing dominant victories in the group stage. In their opening match in Bern, Switzerland, Spain defeated Portugal 5-0, marking their biggest ever win in the Euros. Esther González scored a double, while Vicky López, Alexia Putellas, and Cristina Martín-Prieto also contributed goals. The team showcased strong collective play, with González and López standing out early in the match. In their second group game, Spain continued their impressive form by defeating Belgium 6-2. Alexia Putellas scored twice, with additional goals from Esther González, Mariona Caldentey, Claudia Pina, and Putellas again. This victory virtually secured Spain's place in the quarter-finals. Spain's offensive prowess was highlighted by a total of 11 goals scored across their first two matches, nearly matching their total goals from all previous European Championships. The team demonstrated depth and dominance, with key contributions from both experienced players like 32-year-old Esther González and emerging talents such as 18-year-old Vicky López. Spain's performance positions them as strong contenders to defend their 2023 World Cup title in this tournament.
Spain reached the semi-finals of Women’s Euro 2025 on Friday after battling past Switzerland 2-0 as the world champions continued their bid for a first-ever European crown. https://t.co/AEmyR1ageI
Eurocopa femenina: la favorita España venció a una aguerrida anfitriona Suiza y avanzó a semifinales https://t.co/DMCjutfkLN
🇪🇸 España vence a la anfitriona Suiza y supera por primera vez una eliminatoria de la #WEURO2025 https://t.co/veT6YS7bam