Spain Advances to Euro 2025 Quarter-Finals

World champions Spain secured their place in the Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-finals after a dominant 6-2 victory over Belgium, with Alexia Putellas scoring twice and assisting two more goals. Belgium briefly equalized through goals from Justine Vanhaevermaet and Hannah Eurlings, but Spain pulled away with further goals from Irene Paredes, Esther Gonzalez, Mariona Caldentey, and Claudia Pina. Spain now tops Group B, having scored 11 goals in two matches. Their qualification was confirmed after Portugal and Italy drew 1-1 later in the day. Belgium is now on the verge of elimination from the tournament. Spain’s clinical attack and squad depth reinforce their status as favorites for the title.