The Women’s Euro 2025 is heating up—and today’s clash between Spain and Belgium could make or break Group B. As the group stage reaches its midway point, Spain are looking to seal a smooth path to the quarter-finals, while Belgium are fighting for survival after a disappointing opening match.
With kick-off scheduled for 5:00 PM UK time today (Monday, July 7), fans are eager to see how this high-stakes matchup unfolds. Here’s everything you need to know—from squad updates and injuries to what’s truly at stake.
📍 Match Details
- Fixture: Spain 🇪🇸 vs Belgium 🇧🇪
- Date: Monday, July 7, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 5:00 PM (UK Time)
- Venue: St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland
- Broadcast in UK: Live on BBC Two and streaming via BBC iPlayer
🇪🇸 Spain: Confident but Cautious
Spain started the tournament strongly and are currently leading Group B. Their opening game saw a dominant performance with creative midfield play and sharp attacking patterns. They’re among the favourites to win the tournament, and with good reason—this is a squad packed with Champions League winners and technically gifted stars.
🔍 Key Focus: Aitana Bonmatí’s Health
All eyes are on Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí, who recently recovered from a bout of viral meningitis. Coach Montse Tomé has stated her health remains the “top priority” and may bench her depending on how the match unfolds.
If Bonmatí is sidelined, Alexia Putellas and Mariona Caldentey are likely to carry the creative weight. Spain are not short of firepower, but missing Aitana’s tactical brain could be significant.
🇧🇪 Belgium: Fighting to Stay Alive
Belgium come into this match under pressure after a 1–0 loss to Italy in their opener. While their defense showed moments of stability, they lacked attacking sharpness and failed to capitalise on possession.
Today, they’re up against arguably the strongest team in the group. A second defeat would almost certainly eliminate Belgium from the tournament. They must take points from this game or hope for a miracle in the final group match.
🧤 Player to Watch: Nicky Evrard (Goalkeeper)
Evrard’s shot-stopping ability has kept Belgium in tight games before. She’ll need to be in top form again today to keep Spain’s elite attackers at bay.
🧮 What’s at Stake?
| Team | Current Points | Outcome Today | What It Means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3 | Win | Advances to quarter-finals (almost guaranteed) |
| Belgium | 0 | Lose | Likely eliminated from tournament |
| Belgium | 0 | Draw | Must win final game and depend on other results |
| Spain | 3 | Draw | Still well positioned for knockouts |
📊 Head-to-Head: Spain vs Belgium
| Stat | Spain | Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 6th | 19th |
| Euro Appearances | 4 | 3 |
| Last Meeting | Spain 3-1 Belgium (2023 Friendly) |
Spain have historically dominated this fixture, winning most of their head-to-head matchups by multiple goals. Belgium, however, have been improving in recent years and could spring a surprise if Spain underestimates them.
💬 Pre-Match Quotes
🗣️ Montse Tomé (Spain Head Coach):
“We want to secure qualification early. Aitana is improving, but we won’t take risks. Our squad is deep—we trust whoever plays.”
🗣️ Ives Serneels (Belgium Head Coach):
“We know the challenge. Spain is top class, but we’ve trained to disrupt their rhythm. It’s our most important match yet.”
📺 How to Watch (UK)
- TV: BBC Two (Coverage begins at 4:30 PM)
- Online: BBC iPlayer / BBC Sport website
- Radio: BBC 5 Live for commentary
🧠 Expert Prediction
While Belgium may show resilience, Spain’s technical superiority and midfield control will likely dictate the game. Without Bonmatí, Spain might be slightly more conservative—but their bench strength should be enough.
Predicted Score: Spain 2–0 Belgium
