Alexia Putellas Leads Spain to the Quarter-Finals
The outstanding footballer Alexia Putellas proved her worth once again, guiding the Spanish national team in their match against Belgium. With an outstanding performance, Putellas scored two goals and assisted in two others, solidifying Spain’s victory with a score of 6-2 and securing their place in the quarterfinals of the European tournament. This triumph not only qualifies Spain, but also eliminates Belgium from the competition. Putellas’ performance was key to the Spanish dominance on the field, and her leadership is reflected in the overall performance of the team. With three goals so far in the tournament, the Barcelona midfielder is positioning herself as a central figure in Spain’s quest for their first European title. The connection between Putellas and the team is evident, as she demonstrated in the match.The Spanish forward highlighted the importance of teamwork and consistency, key elements for the team’s success. Spain began its participation with a resounding 5-0 victory over Portugal, and now has a total of 11 goals in the group stage. In the match against Belgium, Irene Paredes, Esther González, Mariona Caldentey and Clàudia Pina also scored, demonstrating the offensive capacity and versatility of the Spanish team. Putellas highlighted the team’s strength, emphasizing the diverse options and adaptable playing style that Spain possesses. Belgium’s coach, Elísabet Gunnarsdóttir, expressed her pride in her players’ effort, although she admitted to feeling sadness over the defeat. Gunnarsdóttir acknowledged Spain’s superiority, highlighting their efficiency and ability to make the right decisions on the field. Belgium will face Portugal in their last Group B match, while Spain will seek to secure their position in the next phase against Italy.“As an individual, you think about the group and when you feel that we are all together, you flow, and that makes me feel good, of course. I have this role of creating opportunities, sometimes I also finish them, sometimes others do, but I feel great”.
Alexia Putellas
