Spain made a commanding start to Women's Euro 2025 by crushing Portugal 5-0 in their Group B opener on Thursday, a match shadowed by grief as both sides paid respects to Portuguese men's international Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident.
The reigning world champions raced to a two-goal lead within seven minutes in Bern, with strikes from Esther Gonzalez and Vicky Lopez, setting the tone for a dominant display.
Spain added three more goals from Alexia Putellas, a second from Gonzalez, and a late header by Cristina Martin-Prieto.
"What I liked most was how quickly we started. It helped us stay patient and respond to Portugal's forced attacking style," said Spain coach Montse Tome. "The team performed excellently, and I'm very pleased."
Spain topped the group on goal difference after Italy's narrow 1-0 win against Belgium, showing no mercy to a Portuguese team mourning the tragic loss of Jota and his brother Andre Silva in northern Spain.