Spain have officially stamped their authority on Group B at Women’s Euro 2025 with a commanding 6–2 victory over Belgium in Basel. It was a match full of goals, skill, and statements—with Spain securing their place in the quarter-finals and Belgium crashing out of the tournament.
⚽ Final Score: Spain 6–2 Belgium
What began as a cautious start from both sides quickly turned into a goal-fest. Belgium opened the scoring, but Spain hit back with ruthless precision, netting six goals from five different players in a game played under soaking Swiss rain.
⭐ Player of the Match: Alexia Putellas
The two-time Ballon d’Or winner reminded the world of her brilliance with a clinical brace:
- ⚽ First Goal: A composed finish after a clever one-two with Mariona Caldentey
- ⚽ Second Goal: A thunderous 20-yard strike into the top corner—one of the best goals of the tournament so far
Putellas not only scored but dictated the tempo in midfield, showing why she remains one of football’s elite.
👏 Other Spain Goal Scorers
- Alba Redondo – Powerful header to make it 3–1
- Ona Batlle – Followed up after a blocked shot
- Jennifer Hermoso – Curled in a stunning free-kick
- Salma Paralluelo – Finished a late counter-attack with ease
Spain’s attacking depth was on full display—six goals from six different sources.
🩺 Aitana Bonmatí’s Return Managed Carefully
Fresh off recovering from viral meningitis, Aitana Bonmatí came on for the last 15 minutes. She looked composed and sharp, but Coach Montse Tomé clearly had one eye on the knockout rounds and wisely limited her minutes.
😔 Belgium’s Early Exit
Belgium started brightly with an early goal from Tessa Wullaert, but their defensive structure unraveled quickly. Spain’s pace, movement, and quick passing left the Belgian backline chasing shadows.
- 📉 Belgium have now lost both of their group games
- 🧤 Goalkeeper Nicky Evrard made key saves but was overwhelmed
- ⚽ Janice Cayman’s late goal was only a consolation
With a goal difference of -7 and no points, Belgium are mathematically eliminated, regardless of other results.
🔢 Updated Group B Standings
| Team | Points | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 6 | +7 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 3 | 0 |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 1 | -1 |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 0 | -7 |
Spain have now secured their place in the quarter-finals, while Belgium’s campaign ends in disappointment.
🧠 Tactical Takeaways
- ✅ Spain’s attacking variety is unmatched—they’re not reliant on one star
- ❌ Belgium’s backline was too slow to cope with overlapping full-backs and quick one-twos
- 🔁 Smart squad rotation by Spain ensures fresh legs for the next phase
💬 Post-Match Reactions
🗣️ Montse Tomé (Spain Head Coach):
“We respected the opponent but also played our football. I’m proud of how the team stayed focused and executed.”
🗣️ Ives Serneels (Belgium Head Coach):
“We gave it all in the first half, but we couldn’t hold. Spain punished every mistake—we’ll need to rebuild after this.”
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🏁 What’s Next?
Spain take on Portugal in their final group match, but with qualification already secured, expect more rotation.
Belgium will head home early, while Italy and Portugal battle it out for second place.
Coming soon on The Breadline Bulletin:
⚔️ England vs Netherlands Preview – a do-or-die match for the Lionesses on Wednesday.
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