Spain enters the quarterfinals as Portuguese salvage point against Italy
The Spanish world champions took a spot in the knockout round of the Women’s European Championship, and they beat Belgium 6-2.
La Roja was a favorite to lift the trophy and emphasized this position with a stressful victory, confirming Belgium’s withdrawal from the competition.
Alexia Putellas Justine Vanhaevermaet nodded to the Belgian level four minutes later and obtained the header from a near corner.
Irene Paredes returned to Spain’s lead six minutes before the first half. However, Belgium responded again five minutes after the second half restart, with Hannah Eurolings escalating after strike partner Tessa Wullaert played.
Esther Gonzalez confidently entered the lower left corner, gaining the advantage of Spain for the third time after Putellas’ outstanding work, from there, they did not relax.
The hour Mark Mark and Pina undoubtedly started the game from close range in the upper right corner of the 81st minute.
Claudia pina shows why Spain is a favorite of the game 👏 pic.twitter.com/3f5uv9bxre
– BBC Sport (@bbcsport) July 7, 2025
The instrumental Putellas played the final decision appropriately, the Barcelona star’s fourth goal in Spain’s victory.
Portugal 1-1 Italy
Spain’s position in the final eight games was confirmed to be a dramatic draw between Portugal and Italy 1-1.
Italy looked like it had already blocked its quarter-final position when Claudia Girelli bent over the opening game of the 70th minute from the edge of the region.
Diana Silva appeared to have reached a balance when she fired on the rebound after hitting the outpost with a header and paid tribute to fellow countryman Diogo Jota in the celebration of her.
However, her efforts were excluded as Val confirmed Silva’s remote offside.
But Portugal did find a mood low in the 89th minute, with Dolores Silva backing back to Diana Gomes, who gave an unconventional effect on Laura Giuliani.
Diana Gomez! 🇵🇹
When Portugal finds a later equalizer, it loops on the goalkeeper pic.twitter.com/pzjccb5uql
– ITV Football (@itvfootball) July 7, 2025
Portugal captain Ana Borges was sent off in the 96th minute after receiving a second yellow card for a foul on Italy’s Barbara Bonansea, but Azzurri couldn’t find a winner.
The result allowed Portugal to continue to advance to the quarter-final hopes, but they had to beat Belgium and hope Italy lost to Spain with a 7-goal difference in goal to get it into the knockout stage.
