Euro 2025 daily newsletter: Day eleven
First quarter-finals confirmed, Group C back in action
The conclusion Group B means that we officially have the first quarter-final matchups of Women’s Euro 2025. Spain have topped the group, setting up a quarter-final against Switzerland. Runners-up Italy advance to play Norway in the last eight.
Results
Italy 1 Spain 3
Spain wrapped up their perfect group stage with a 3–1 victory over Italy. After Elisabetta Oliviero gave Italy an early lead with her first international goal, Athenea del Castillo equalised in style with a first-time strike from an Alexia Putellas assist. In the second half, Patri Guijarro restored the lead, and Esther González sealed the result with a stoppage-time goal. Italy still qualified in second place, thanks to Belgium’s result in the other match.
Portugal 1 Belgium 2
Belgium ended their group stage campaign on a high and simultaneously ruined Portugal’s hopes of advancing to the knockout stage. Tessa Wullaert struck early with a clinical finish in the third minute. Portugal fought back late through Telma Encarnação, but Janice Cayman scored a stoppage-time winner to hand Belgium a well-deserved victory in their final game.
News
With her goal against Portugal, Tessa Wullaert extended her tally for Belgium to 93 goals. She has now surpassed any Belgian player – male or female – on the overall national scoring list.
What’s on today
Sweden vs Germany - 20:00 BST - Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich
Poland vs Denmark - 20:00 BST - Swissporarena, Lucerne
Sweden and Germany have already qualified, so this match is a battle to see who tops Group C. Sweden currently lead on goal difference, but a win for Germany could change that. Poland and Denmark are both eliminated already, but national pride and tournament experience remain at stake. \