Spain's 6-2 Win over Belgium Puts It on Brink of Euro 2025 Quarterfinals
- Spain defeated Belgium 6-2 on Monday in their Euro 2025 Women's Group B match, played during a chilly, windswept evening.
- Spain entered the match as the tournament favorite with a star-packed squad, having won their opener 5-0 against Portugal and overcome prior health concerns for key players.
- Spain struggled early, conceding two goals, including one by Belgium's Hannah Eurlings that was initially ruled offside but awarded after VAR review, before they regained control with goals from Putellas, Paredes, González, Caldentey, and Pina.
- Alexia Putellas scored twice, including a powerful left-footed shot in the 22nd minute and a second goal four minutes from time, while Spain reached eleven goals across two games and topped the group on six points.
- Spain will likely secure a quarterfinal place if Italy avoids defeat to Portugal, which would eliminate Belgium, and Spain's coach emphasized patience with player recovery and the squad's tactical flexibility.
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The world champions scored at least five goals in their second match with a 6-2 victory. Alexia Putellas impressed with two goals and an assist.
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The world champion Spain secured a place in the quarterfinals of the European Women's Championship on Monday after another strong 6-2 victory over Belgium.
The Spaniards also clearly chose their second appearance at the European Football Championship. They won against Belgium 6:2 (2:1) on Monday. The Belgians scored twice in Thun, but the dominance of the world champions was also reflected in the result. Spain thus holds six points and 11:2 goals after two games. "La Roja" introduced the playfully finer blade as expected, Alexia Putellas finished after a combination to 1:0 (22.). The Belgians came …
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