Women’s Euro, Spain didn’t just top Group B – they overwhelmed it. A 5-0 drubbing of Portugal in Bern was just the opening act. Esther Gonzalez struck early, Vicky Lopez danced through the defence and Alexia Putellas slotted another before halftime.

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 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

There was talk that Spain might be vulnerable at Euro 2025. That talk began to dissipate 87 seconds into their opener against Portugal.

There is a stylistic synergy between club and the national team. Both sides emphasise possession-based football, positional play, and quick passing — hallmarks of the famed “tiki-taka” approach that Barcelona helped define over the past two decades.