World Cup champion Spain closed in on the quarterfinals of the Women’s European Championship with a 6-2 win over Belgium on Monday.

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

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 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.

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.

Portugal and Spain players observed a period of silence before their Women’s European Championship opening game.

Italy go into their clash against Spain at the Euros on Friday with no fear of the Group B leaders, defender Elisabetta Oliviero said, despite her side needing at least a draw to ensure they progress alongside the Spaniards.