Spain Advances Knockouts, Portugal Stays Alive After Italy Draw Women's Euro 2025

In the 2025 Women’s Euros Group B, Spain secured their place in the quarterfinals with a 6-2 victory over Belgium, highlighted by two goals from striker Alexia Putellas. Portugal kept their tournament hopes alive by drawing 1-1 with Italy, thanks to a late equalizer from Diana Gomes, which prevented Italy from securing an early quarterfinal spot. Italy had previously beaten Belgium, and their advancement depends on the result of the Spain vs. Belgium match, while Portugal faces elimination if they lose to Italy and Spain gains points. Portugal’s coach Francisco Neto emphasized the need for better defensive and attacking organization ahead of their critical match against Italy, who are a strong team with a history of reaching the European finals. Meanwhile, Portugal’s women’s U22 volleyball team narrowly lost to Italy in the European Championship qualifiers but still has a chance to qualify as one of the best second-place teams across groups. The volleyball team’s match was notably interrupted by a power outage, affecting the momentum and final result.