Spain overrun Belgium: 6-2 in the EM quarter-finals!

Spain overrun Belgium: 6-2 in the EM quarter-finals!

On July 8, 2025, another chapter is written in the football world: After an impressive 6-2 victory against Belgium, Spain qualified prematurely for the quarterfinals of the UEFA women's European Championship. This outstanding performance means for the Belgian team, which in Group B can no longer progress on its own. Spain not only convinces in a playful way, but also shows that the team chemistry is right after they had already won their first group game against Portugal 5-0. These two victories take the team to 1st place in group B, while Belgium is trapped with zero points at the end of the table. [Sportschau] reports that the course of the tournament was anything but gratifying for the Belgians.

The situation in the other group games was also exciting. Italy and Portugal separated with a 1-1 draw, which means another step towards the quarter-finals for the Italians. To get to the next round, you now need a draw against the Spaniards in the last group game. The situation is more complicated for Portugal: you have to defeat the strong Belgian team and also hope for a high defeat in Italy. Your previous negative goal difference makes it difficult.

injuries and players change

During the tournament there are also some oppressive personal details. Aitana Bonmatí, a key player in the Spanish midfield, was on the bench in the last game because she recovered from meningitis. Another topic is the change from Lynn Wilms from VfL Wolfsburg to Aston Villa to the English Women’s Super League. Fridolina Rolfö, also a prominent player, indicated that it to leave FC Barcelona, ​​but has not yet made an official explanation.

On the other side of the table, the Swiss women, who surprisingly won 2-0 against Iceland and are now fighting against Finland for the second quarter-final ticket. A direct duel between Norway and Finland will also be important there, since Norway won 2-1 against Finland and has thus qualified for the next round.

A look into the future

The UEFA European women's championship will be held in Switzerland this year. With a total of 16 participating teams and 31 games, the tournament offers exciting encounters and a high degree of competition. The next European Championship takes place after the successful event in England 2022, in which the defending champions won against Germany in the final. [Rnd] also emphasizes that the transfer rights for the tournament of ARD and ZDF are kept so that the audience can track the games live and free of charge.

The UEFA women's European Championship has gained popularity in recent years and is attracting more and more spectators. This year the eyes of the fans are aimed at the exciting games, while the best players in the continents are fighting for the title. [Wikipedia] documents the course and the history of this competition, which has long since strengthened its place in international football. An atmosphere full of excitement and expectations - that's exactly what fans expect now while the EM is in full swing!