US EditionSpain's 6-2 Win over Belgium Puts It on Brink of Euro 2025 Quarterfinals
SPAIN, JUL 7 – Spain scored 11 goals in two matches with eight different scorers, securing a strong position to advance to the Euro 2025 quarterfinals, officials said.
- Spain defeated Belgium 6-2 on Monday in a Women's Euro 2025 Group B match held in chilly, windswept conditions.
- Spain entered the match as world champions and tournament favorites with a star-packed squad, while Aitana Bonmatí had recently recovered from viral meningitis but was eased back in play.
- Alexia Putellas scored twice and assisted other goals, Irene Paredes scored from a corner in her first tournament match after suspension, and Spain overcame Belgium's twice VAR-validated equalizers by Hannah Eurlings.
- Spain scored 11 goals over two matches, with key contributions including Mariona Caldentey's 61st-minute goal and Claudia Pina's curled 20-yard strike, while coach Montserrat Tome praised the team's many tactical options.
- Spain leads Group B with six points and will advance to the Euro 2025 quarterfinals provided that Italy does not lose to Portugal, a scenario that would also result in Belgium's elimination from the tournament.
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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 …
Soccer-Putellas finds flow state as Spain thump Belgium 6-2
THUN, Switzerland (Reuters) -Spain striker Alexia Putellas scored two cracking goals as her side defeated Belgium 6-2 on Monday to all but guarantee themselves a spot in the knockout stage at the Women's Euros, with the 31-year-old saying she found a flow state in the game that made it come easy to her. Read full story
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