Spain delivered a commanding performance to defeat Belgium 6-2 in their UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Group B clash on July 7, securing a place in the quarterfinals. World champions Spain, powered by two goals from Alexia Putellas, showcased their status as tournament favorites and extended their unbeaten run with a second successive high-scoring victory, having previously beaten Portugal 5-0[1].
The match, held at Arena Thun in Switzerland, initially saw Belgium battling back twice to equalize. Justine Vanhaevermaet capitalized on a corner to make it 1-1 shortly after Putellas’ opening goal, and Hannah Eurlings leveled again after halftime following a long VAR review[2][3]. Despite these setbacks, Spain’s depth and attacking prowess were evident.
Irene Paredes restored Spain’s lead before halftime with a towering header. After Belgium’s second equalizer, Spain swiftly regained control, with Esther González scoring immediately after the restart. Mariona Caldentey and Claudia Pina added further goals, with Pina’s long-range strike hailed as one of the tournament’s best[2][3]. Putellas rounded off the victory late, earning player of the match honors for a second straight game[1].
The Spanish squad has now scored 11 goals in two matches, underlining their depth and attacking diversity. While Belgium exposed some vulnerabilities, particularly at set pieces and during quick transitions, Spain’s relentless offense proved decisive. This result eliminated Belgium from the tournament, while Spain booked a spot in the knockout rounds[3][6].