Spain vs Portugal – UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Group B Preview
Kick-off time, where to watch, predicted lineups, and everything you need to know ahead of this Iberian clash
Bern, July 3, 2025 – Spain begin their UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 title quest this Thursday against neighbours Portugal at the Stadion Wankdorf in Bern. The Group B clash will test the reigning world champions against a Portuguese side looking to make history with their first-ever knockout stage appearance.
Kick-off Time & Where to Watch
- Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025
- Time: 21:00 CET (20:00 BST / 15:00 ET)
- Stadium: Stadion Wankdorf, Bern, Switzerland
- TV and Streaming:
- Spain: RTVE (La 1 / RTVE Play)
- Portugal: RTP, SportTV
- UK: BBC iPlayer, ITVX
- USA: FS1, FOX Sports app
- Other regions: UEFA.tv (selected territories)
Match Preview
Spain come into this tournament as both world champions and Nations League winners, with a squad packed with individual brilliance and collective cohesion. Under head coach Montse Tomé, La Roja are firm favourites not only for this match but for the title itself.
Portugal, meanwhile, are competing in just their third Euro final tournament. Managed by Francisco Neto, the team arrives with modest expectations but growing optimism, buoyed by recent improvements in youth development and top-level experience.
Spain have dominated previous meetings between the two nations, including a 7–0 victory in the UEFA Nations League just a few months ago.
Team News
Spain:
- Midfield star Aitana Bonmatí, recovering from illness, trained with the team but may be eased into the tournament.
- Alexia Putellas is expected to start, with Salma Paralluelo leading the front line.
- Spain are likely to adopt a 4-3-3 setup, focused on control, width and positional play.
Portugal:
- Kika Nazareth is a doubt due to a knock but remains a key figure if fit.
- Expect a 3-5-2 formation, built to frustrate and counter.
- Diana Silva and Jéssica Silva will carry most of the attacking burden.
Predicted Lineups
Spain (4–3–3):
Coll – Batlle, Aleixandri, Paredes, Carmona – Guijarro, Putellas, Pina – Paralluelo, González, Caldentey
Portugal (3–5–2):
Morais – Seiça, Costa, F. Pinto – Borges, Amado, Norton, T. Pinto, Jacinto – D. Silva, J. Silva
Players to Watch
- Alexia Putellas (Spain) – Two-time Ballon d’Or winner, Spain’s creative engine.
- Salma Paralluelo (Spain) – Rapid and clinical, she can stretch defences with ease.
- Kika Nazareth (Portugal) – If fit, her vision and flair could be key to Portugal’s chances.
- Diana Silva (Portugal) – Quick and opportunistic, a threat on the counter.
Coaches’ Views
Montse Tomé (Spain):
“We respect Portugal they’re disciplined and organized but we’re focused on setting the tone from the first minute.”
Francisco Neto (Portugal):
“Spain are the benchmark right now. We’ll need to be compact, calm, and clinical to get something from the game.”
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 6
- Spain Wins: 6
- Portugal Wins: 0
- Draws: 0
- Last Meeting: Spain 7–0 Portugal (April 2025, UEFA Nations League)
