The UEFA Women’s Football Championship 2025 kicked off in style in Switzerland, with Italy and Spain winning their opening Group B matches with impressive performances. Both teams showed top-level skill and resolve, setting themselves up as group frontrunners almost from the start.
Italy Edges Past Belgium in Tight Opener
In the inaugural match of Group B at Stade de Tourbillon in Sion, Italy’s women’s national team won a hard-fought 1-0 win over Belgium. The match was tight throughout, with both teams creating scoring chances, but it was Italy’s Arianna Caruso who scored the breakthrough goal.
Caruso was the sole scorer of the match, providing a calm finish that earned three valuable points for Italy. The Italian defense stood strong at the end, keeping Belgium at bay in their search for an equalizer. The victory represents a firm beginning for Italy as they look to go deep into the tournament.
Spain Crushes Portugal in One-Sided Encounter
Later at Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Spain’s women sent a clear statement to the rest of the competition with a commanding 5-0 thrashing of Portugal. From the very beginning, Spain controlled possession and set the pace, leaving Portugal little opportunity to react.
The goals continued to flow, with Esther González scoring twice to spearhead the Spanish attack. Vicky López, Alexia Putellas, and Cristina Martín Prieto each contributed a goal, completing the rout. Spain’s slick attacking and high-pressing game overpowered the Portuguese side, who failed to muster any meaningful opportunities.
With this dominant win, Spain added three points to their tally and gave a strong warning to the rest of Group B.
Championship Heats Up in Switzerland
The 2025 UEFA Women’s Championship is playing out with some tough competition and some heart-stopping games in the host cities of Switzerland. With Italy and Spain getting off on the right foot, Group B is proving to be extremely competitive. Both are already demonstrating some championship credentials.
Viewers can look forward to more intense action as the group stage is ongoing and teams battle for qualification to the knockout rounds.
Major Match Statistics:
Italy 1-0 Belgium
Goal Scorer: Arianna Caruso (Italy)
Venue: Stade de Tourbillon, Sion
Spain 5-0 Portugal
Goal Scorers: Esther González (2), Vicky López, Alexia Putellas, Cristina Martín Prieto
Venue: Stadion Wankdorf, Bern
What’s Next?
Italy and Spain will seek to continue their good form when they resume action in their next Group B matches. Belgium and Portugal, meanwhile, will try to rebound and salvage their qualification chances.
Check back for more news from the UEFA Women’s Championship 2025 as Europe’s finest compete for continental honors.