Spain reached the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Monday after the world champions hammered Belgium 6-2 while Italy were held to a 1-1 draw with Portugal at the death.- Italy denied at death - Italy thought they were joining Spain in the quarters when Cristiana Girelli opened the scoring in Geneva with a brilliant curling effort with 20 minutes remaining.

World Cup champion Spain has booked a spot in the quarterfinals of the Women’s European Championship after another statement victory. It routed Belgium 6-2 in Thun.

England defender Lucy Bronze says Spain are just trying to deflect the pressure on to other teams by claiming the Lionesses are the favourites to win the European Championships.

Spain secured a massive 6-2 win over Belgium on Monday evening in the second matchday of the Euro 2025 Women's group stage. The world champions imposed their dominance.Here are the three key points

Alexia Putellas is reveling in her phenomenal start to Women's Euro 2025 as her dazzling performances in Spain's title bid reminded fans why she is a two-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Amongst their star performers were the authoritative holding midfielder Patri Guijarro, the elusive Claudia Pina and the quick-footed Vicky Lopez, all familiar to anyone with even a passing knowledge of Barcelona. But it’s significant that none of that trio played in Spain’s triumph at World Cup 2023.

Spain defender Olga Carmona said there is no mention of the word favourites as they prepare to face Belgium in the European Championship on Monday.

Esther González has scored twice and world champion Spain delivered a strong statement by routing Portugal 5-0 in their Women’s European Championship opener.

Hermoso was key at the World Cup in 2023, scoring three times and winning the Silver Ball award for the second-best player of the tournament