Alexia Putellas scores twice and assists two more goals as Spain underline their credentials as Euro 2025 favourites with a convincing victory over Belgium.

World Cup champion Spain is closing in on the quarterfinals of the Women's European Championship after another statement victory.

Striker Alexia Putellas scored twice for world champions Spain as they shook off a slow start to beat Belgium 6-2 in their Women's Euros Group B clash on Monday, a result that will guarantee the Spaniards' progress to the knockout stage if Portugal fail to beat Italy later in the day.