🇪🇸 Ruthless Spain Top Group B – Who's Leading Their Euro 2025 Charge?
Spain’s quest for a first Women’s European Championship title is off to a dazzling start in Switzerland. With three wins from three, 14 goals scored, and only three conceded, La Roja have stormed into the quarter-finals, topping Group B ahead of Portugal, Belgium, and Italy.
But who are the standout stars behind their dominance?
⭐ Alexia Putellas – Midfield Maestro Returns
Back from the ACL injury that ruled her out of Euro 2022, Alexia Putellas is making her presence felt — and then some.
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🥇 Back-to-back Player of the Match awards vs Portugal and Belgium
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⚽ 3 goals, 🎯 5 assists in the group stage
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👑 Matched Beth Mead's record for most group-stage goal involvements (8)
“She looks like she’s playing in slow motion but she’s just in total control,” said former Scotland captain Rachel Corsie.
Putellas leads the tournament for chances created (5 per 90 minutes) and is a nightmare to defend against. Spain’s hopes rest heavily on her golden left foot.
🔁 Patri Guijarro – The Unsung Engine
Playing the deepest in Spain’s midfield trio, Patri Guijarro is the invisible hand guiding La Roja’s tempo.
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🧠 Orchestrator at the base of midfield
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⚽ Scored a key opener vs Italy
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🗣️ Described by coach Montse Tomé as “the best player in her position”
“She controls the tempo. She’s the one who makes Aitana and Alexia shine,” said Corsie.
Patri’s quiet consistency and intelligent positioning are the glue that holds Spain’s midfield together.
👶 Vicky Lopez – The Teenage Sensation
Just 18 years old, Vicky Lopez stepped in for Aitana Bonmatí and lit up the opening matches.
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⚽ Scored vs Portugal
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🅰️ Assisted Putellas vs Belgium
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🔄 Averaging 5.1 dribbles per 90 mins (2nd best in the tournament)
“She plays like she has 10 years of experience,” said Putellas.
Lopez's fearlessness, flair, and tactical maturity have already made her one of the breakout stars of Euro 2025.
🎯 Esther Gonzalez – Spain’s Silent Killer
At 32, Esther Gonzalez may not grab headlines, but with 4 goals, she leads the Golden Boot race.
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⚽ Goals vs Portugal (2), Belgium (1), and Italy (1)
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🧤 Averaging 2.3 goals per 90 minutes – the highest in the tournament
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🔥 Clinical, composed, and always in the right spot
“She plays off the shoulder brilliantly. She’s always one step ahead,” noted Corsie.
Coach Tomé praised her as “playing at an excellent level tactically and physically” — a complete forward on top of her game.
⚽ What’s Next for La Roja?
Spain head into the quarter-finals with huge momentum and squad depth. With Putellas at her best, Esther firing, and young stars like Lopez shining, Spain look like true title contenders.
