That proved to be premature, as Putellas returned to the pitch in April 2023 and was back in the Spain squad for that summer’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. She played seven times and provided an assist but had not built up enough rhythm to show her best form.

Alexia Putellas, who won her second consecutive MVP award in Spain’s 6-2 victory over Belgium, discusses their great start in the Women’s Euro 2025.

Spain striker Alexia Putellas scored two cracking goals as her side defeated Belgium 6-2 on Monday to all but guarantee themselves a spot in the knockout stage at the Women's Euros, with the 31-year-old saying she found a flow state in the game that made it come easy to her.