The highly anticipated Spain vs Portugal (UEFA Euro Women) clash marked a dramatic start to Group B at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about the date, time, venue, and the key moments from this one-sided encounter.
Spain vs Portugal (UEFA Euro Women) Date and Time
- Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025
- Time: 19:00 UTC / 21:00 CET (local) / 20:00 BST (UK) / 15:00 ET (US) / 12:30 AM IST (July 4, India)
- Venue: Wankdorf Stadion, Bern, Switzerland
Match Overview
The Spain vs Portugal (UEFA Euro Women) match saw reigning world champions Spain deliver a statement performance, overpowering Portugal 5-0 in their opening group game. The match was played in a somber atmosphere, with both teams observing a minute's silence for Portugal men’s international Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who tragically passed away the day before.
Key Match Stats
Statistic | Spain | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0 |
| Shots (on goal) | 22(9) | 7 (1) |
| Possession (%) | 71% | 29% |
| Corners | 10 | 1 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Fouls Conceded | 11 | 5 |
Final Score
Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5 |
| Portugal | 0 |
Goal Scorers:
- Esther González (2', 43')
- Vicky López (7')
- Alexia Putellas (41')
- Cristina Martín-Prieto (90+3')
Match Atmosphere
- The match began with a minute’s silence in memory of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, adding an emotional layer to the proceedings.
- Portugal struggled to recover after conceding early, but showed improved unity and defensive organization in the second half.
Key Moments and Player Performances
- Esther González set the tone early, scoring after just 88 seconds and adding a second before halftime.
- Vicky López and Alexia Putellas (the two-time Ballon d'Or winner) extended Spain’s lead, making it 4-0 at the break.
- Cristina Martín-Prieto capped off the night with a header in stoppage time, sealing Spain’s biggest-ever win at a Women's European Championship.
- Aitana Bonmatí made her return from illness, coming off the bench to a warm ovation and contributing to Spain’s dominant display.
Group B Standings Impact
- With this result, Spain tops Group B, while Portugal will need to regroup ahead of their next fixture against Italy.
- Spain’s next match will be against Belgium, with high expectations following their emphatic start.
What’s Next?
The Spain vs Portugal (UEFA Euro Women) date and time fixture has set the tone for Group B, with Spain establishing themselves as early favorites for the title. Portugal, meanwhile, will look to bounce back in their next group match.