Player Ratings and Match Highlights

In the aftermath of the tragic news of the death of Diogo Jota, Portugal were beaten 4-0 by Spain at Euro 2025. Spanish left-back Olga Carmona put a through ball into Esther Gonzalez, who put Spain 1-0 up after only two minutes.

After only seven minutes, Spain doubled their lead. Portugal were not able to clear their lines and Vicky Lopez converted Mariona Caldentey’s side-footed cross. At this stage, Portugal could not retain possession in the face of Spain’s high press.

Four minutes before the break, Spain made it 3-0. Alexia Putelles ran off the back of Diana Gomes and looked to shoot with her left, before cutting back onto her right to score. Spain were really in the groove by now.

Two minutes later they made it four, when Gonzalez got her second. It left Portugal with a mountain to climb in the second-half. Naturally, the second-half was a more pedestrian affair. Fortunately for Portugal, Spain took their foot off of the gas in a formidable win. They were given a further boost when Aitana Bonmati came on for the last nine minutes. Spain put the icing on the cake when Cristina Martin-Prieto got a fifth in injury time.

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Both Jota and Silva will be honoured ahead of Portugal’s game with Spain this evening.

Match Highlights

Spain Player Ratings

Formation: 4-2-4-1

GK: Adriana Nanclares – 6/10

Really not called on at all as Spain utterly dominated the ball.

RB: Ona Batlle – 7/10

Like all the Spanish players, looked very comfortable on the ball.

CB: María Mendez 6.5/10

Rarely tested as Spain dominated the ball throughout this contest.

CB: Laia Aleixandri – 6.5/10

Like her centre-back partner Mendez, she would have been happy to have pretty much had a rest for much of this game.

LB: Olga Carmona – 7/10

Looked sharp and put a great through ball for Gonzalez’s opening goal.

DM: Patricia Guijarro – 7/10

Full of neat touches, she helped Spain tick over as they forced Portugal back into their own half.

AM: Vicky Lopez – 7/10

Was alive in the penalty area to put Caldentey’s right-wing cross into the Portugal net.

AM: Alexia Putellas – 8/10 – Player of the Match

Showed wonderful ability throughout, summed up by her goal

RW: Mariona Caldentey – 7/10

Showed composure and vision to serve up the second goal on a plate for Lopez.

LW: Claudia Pina – 7/10

Diminutive in stature, but full of creativity. Showed great build-up play.

CF: Esther Gonzalez – 7.5/10

She caused all sorts of problems for Portugal’s defence. Was rewarded with goals.

SUB: Athenea del Castillo – 7/10

Got a second-half run out with the game all but over.

SUB: Jana Fernandez – 6.5/10

Given 25 minutes with Spain already home and hosed.

SUB: Salma Paralluelo – 6.5/10

The game was well and truly over as a contest when she came in with 25 left.

SUB: Cristina Martín-Prieto – 6/10

Given a 13-minute run out and was rewarded with a goal in injury time.

SUB: Aitana Bonmatí – 6/10

Spain fans would have been delighted to see her come on fit and healthy.

Portugal Player Ratings

Formation: 5-3-2

GK: Ines Pereira – 6/10

Faced a very challenging evening as Portugal were swamped at times.

RB: Beatriz Fonesca – 5/10

Simply unable to match the guile and pace of Spain’s attacking play.

CB: Diana Gomes – 5/10

A night to forget. Had to struggle on to try and keep Portugal in the game in the first half.

CB: Carole Costa – 5/10

Battled on amid wave after wave of Spanish attacks.

DF: Fatima Pinto – 5/10

A night to forget for the defender on what was a first half massacre.

LB: Catarina Amado – 5/10

Too often a moment or two behind the play.

RM: Andreia Jacinto – 5.5/10

Found herself chasing back towards her own goal, instead of creating going forward.

CM: Tatiana Pinto – 5/10

Had her work cut out as the only player in the middle of the park.

LM: Andreia Norton – 5/10

Simply unable to influence the game.

CF: Diana Silva – 5/10

Ended up doing as much defending as she did attacking.

CF: Jessica Silva – 5/10

A tough game as she was given very little service, left to chase Spanish shadows.

SUB: Ana Borges – 6/10

Would have been expected to have been a starter, but came on with a face mask to suggest an injury.

SUB: Ana Seica – 5/10

Huffed and puffed, but it was already over as a meaningful contest.

SUB: Ana Capeta – 6/10

Worked hard and got herself into a position to score but couldn’t hit the target.

SUB: Dolores Silva – 6/10

Brought on late as Portugal looked to try and get a goal on the board.

SUB: Andreia Faria – 5/10

Given a seven-minute run out.