Spain achieved a commanding 6-2 victory against Belgium, with Alexia Putellas scoring twice. The team initially struggled but took the lead through Putellas in the 22nd minute. Belgium equalized quickly before Irene Paredes scored just before halftime. In the second half, Belgium leveled again, but Spain responded swiftly with goals from Esther González, Mariona Caldentey, and Clàudia Pina. Putellas capped off the performance with her second goal. Spain's win positioned them at the top of Group B with six points, eliminating Belgium from the tournament.
Putellas blasted Spain into the lead, picking up the ball after some deft one-touch passing and lashing it into the net in the 22nd minute.
Despite struggling to maintain a consistent rhythm, Spain still managed to take a lead into the break after Irene Paredes scored with a towering header from a corner in the 39th minute.
Belgium's joy was short-lived as Esther González restored Spain's lead a minute later, with Spain finally beginning to show their class.
Clàudia Pina's brilliant curled effort in the 81st minute effectively ended the contest, confirming Spain's dominance over Belgium.
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