Spain Erupt, Portugal Survive: Group B Brings the Heat at EURO 2025

Group B Goes Off - Goals, Grit, and a Glimpse of Glory

Two matches. Eight goals. One miracle.

July 7 wasn’t just another matchday; it was a firestorm of football. Spain smashed Belgium in a ruthless six-goal statement, while Portugal snatched survival with a last-gasp header that shook Geneva.

Let’s break it down.

Spain 6–2 Belgium: Putellas Pulls the Strings

Spain didn’t just win, they performed.

This was a masterclass in dominance, with Alexia Putellas conducting every note. Two goals. Two assists. Complete control.

La Roja’s scoring sheet sparkled:

  • Irene Paredes powered home a towering header.

  • Esther González, Mariona Caldentey, and Clàudia Pina added clinical finishes.

  • And Putellas? She started it and she ended it.

Belgium gave flickers of resistance, scoring through Justine Vanhaevermaet and Hannah Eurlings, but Spain responded like a machine, quick, cold, and deadly.

Spain top the group with swagger. Belgium bow out.

Portugal 1–1 Italy: Gomes the Saviour

In Geneva, it was heartbreak in waiting until Diana Gomes flipped the script in the 89th minute with a soaring header that ignited Portuguese hopes.

Italy had looked comfortable after Cristiana Girelli’s absolute screamer, a curling strike that screamed confidence. But Portugal wasn’t done.

Denied once by VAR. Denied again by the bar. And then came the breakthrough.

That late equaliser didn’t just save a match. It saved a campaign.

Italy stay unbeaten, but rattled. Portugal? Still breathing.

What’s Next?

  • Spain vs Italy - A battle for supremacy. Expect tension, tactics, and sparks.

  • Portugal vs Belgium - All or nothing. Win, and maybe live to tell the tale.

Stars of the Night

  • Alexia Putellas - Four goal involvements. Genius on display.

  • Cristiana Girelli - A highlight-reel goal, pure elegance.

  • Diana Gomes - Hero status earned in the dying moments.

Sponsors Steal the Spotlight Too

EURO 2025 isn’t just thrilling fans on the field, it’s buzzing off it too.

  • Quick-service food zones slashed wait times and kept fans fueled with local flavour.

  • Fruit & hydration hubs by wellness partners pushed health and sustainability.

  • Interactive zones let fans test their speed, accuracy, and game knowledge.

  • Electric vehicle showcases and climate-focused exhibits added a greener pulse to the party.

  • Digital billboards, smartwatches for refs, LED tunnels, selfie booths, giveaways, every brand was alive and active in the stadium experience.

This tournament isn’t just football, it’s a fully immersive festival.

Clash, Comebacks & Chaos: Group B Is Just Getting Started

Spain are flying. Portugal are fighting. Italy are under pressure. Belgium are gone.

The final round will decide everything. Expect passion. Expect fire. Expect the unexpected.

Buckle up. The best of Group B is still to come.


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