{"id":15264,"date":"2025-07-07T18:06:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T22:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/spain-crushes-belgium-in-euro-2025-exhibition-and-quarterfinals-berth\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T18:06:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T22:06:45","slug":"spain-crushes-belgium-in-euro-2025-exhibition-and-quarterfinals-berth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/soccer\/spain-crushes-belgium-in-euro-2025-exhibition-and-quarterfinals-berth\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain Crushes Belgium in Euro 2025: Exhibition and Quarterfinals Berth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Women&#8217;s Euro 2025 Kicks Off!<\/h2>\n\n\nThe Women&#8217;s Euro 2025 is already underway and at Alofoke Deportes we bring you all the information, analysis and highlights of each matchday. Don&#8217;t miss any detail of this exciting tournament!\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/story\/_\/id\/44614054\/women-euro-2025-fixtures-results-schedule-bracket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women&#8217;s Euro 2025 Fixtures, Results, and Standings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spain demonstrates its might against Belgium<\/h3>\n\n\nThe Spanish national team delivered a spectacular performance in the second half, securing a resounding 6-2 victory over Belgium. Although the final score reflects a clear superiority, the match was not as straightforward as it seems.\n\nDuring the first 50 minutes, Spain faced a combative Belgian team that, as their coach El\u00edsabet Gunnarsd\u00f3ttir had warned, caused problems through set pieces and quick transitions. Belgium managed to tie the score twice, reaching 2-2 at the beginning of the second half.\n\nHowever, Spain showed their quality at the crucial moment, scoring four goals in the last 38 minutes to secure their place in the quarter-finals. The speed and precision in the final third of the field were decisive, something that few teams can match.\n\nMontse Tom\u00e9&#8217;s team has recorded more than 30 shots, 21 of them in the second half, and has accumulated 11 goals so far in the tournament. Although Belgium managed to exploit some defensive weaknesses, with Justine Vanhaevermaet&#8217;s header after Alexia Putellas&#8217;s initial goal and Hannah Eurlings&#8217;s brilliant goal, Spain reacted forcefully.\n\nEsther Gonz\u00e1lez, with her third goal in the tournament, and Mariona Caldentey extended the lead. In the last 30 minutes, the Spanish pressure continued, culminating in a great goal by Cl\u00e0udia Pina, which could be considered the best of the tournament. Putellas, with her second goal of the match and third in the competition, sealed the victory.\n\nThe defeat leaves Belgium on the verge of elimination, as Italy managed a last-minute draw against Portugal, complicating their chances of advancing.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0707%2Fr1516074_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"Esther Gonzalez celebra el tercer gol de Espa\u00f1a contra B\u00e9lgica.\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Esther Gonz\u00e1lez celebra el tercer gol de Espa\u00f1a contra B\u00e9lgica. Alexander Hassenstein\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Euro 2025 Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/story\/_\/id\/45687224\/euro-2025-football-themed-traffic-lights-take-host-city-basel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Euro 2025 football-themed traffic lights in host city Basel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/story\/_\/id\/45683480\/spain-euro-2025-favourites-tag-mention-word\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spain and the favorite tag: &#8216;Don&#8217;t mention that word&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/story\/_\/id\/45672815\/germany-giulia-gwinn-injury-euro-2025-poland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Germany fears Gwinn&#8217;s injury after her tearful exit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights and Atmosphere of the 2025 European Championship<\/h3>\n\n\nThe match between Portugal and Italy was full of excitement. The 1-1 draw maintains the uncertainty for both teams in the group stage.\n\nItaly took the lead with a great goal from Cristiana Girelli, but Portugal responded with a goal from Diana Silva that was disallowed by VAR. Finally, Diana Gomes tied for Portugal, keeping their hopes alive.\n\nIn the third matchday, Italy will face Spain, already qualified, and Portugal will play against Belgium.\n\nIn addition, interesting initiatives have been seen, such as the use of GoPro cameras by players to capture unique moments.\n\nIn her personal life, Constance Picaud, the French goalkeeper, enjoyed a day with her daughter and partner, thanks to a program by the French Football Federation that allows mothers who are players to spend time with their children during tournaments.\n\nThe support of the Swiss fans has also been remarkable, even moving captain Lia W\u00e4lti to tears.\n\nA curious incident occurred when the towel of the Icelandic player Sveindis Jane Jonsdottir, which she used to dry the ball in long throws, was &#8220;stolen&#8221;.\n\nOn the other hand, Ramona Bachmann, injured Swiss star, demonstrated her quick reaction by dodging a ball during the warm-up before a match.\n\nAlexia Putellas, with two goals and two assists, was the outstanding figure in the Spain-Belgium match, demonstrating her excellent form.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Matches and Odds<\/h3>\n\n\n<b>Germany vs. Denmark<\/b>\n\nGermany (-300), Draw (+450), Denmark (+600)\n\nGermany seeks to secure its place in the quarterfinals against Denmark. However, it will not be easy, as Denmark will seek to recover after its initial defeat and will not have Giulia Gwinn, who is injured.\n\n<b>Poland vs. Sweden<\/b>\n\nPoland (+850), Draw (+500), Sweden (-500)\n\nSweden, considered one of the favorites, faces Poland, who needs a good result after their initial defeat.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Women&#8217;s Euro 2025 Kicks Off! The Women&#8217;s Euro 2025 is already underway and at Alofoke Deportes we bring you all the information, analysis and highlights of each matchday. Don&#8217;t miss any detail of this exciting tournament! 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