Spain defeated Portugal 5-0 as the world champions made an impressive start to Euro 2025, in what was a highly emotional occasion for the Portuguese team following the death of men’s international and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.
Jota was killed in a car crash with his brother Andre Silva in the early hours of Thursday morning, with the football world and beyond in mourning. A poignant moment’s silence was held before kick-off while players from both teams wore black armbands and the Portugal fans chanted Jota’s name in appreciation.
But Spain went ahead inside just two minutes through Esther Gonzalez were four up at half-time after goals from Vicky Lopez, Alexia Putellas and a second from Gonzalez. Aitana Bonmati was only named among the substitutes but returned to the pitch late on after she was in hospital before the tournament with viral meningitis.
Elsewhere in Group B, Italy secured their first win at the tournament since 2017 by beating Belgium 1-0 thanks to Arianna Caruso's goal. The hosts Switzerland were beaten by Norway in their first match last night, while England have to wait until Saturday for their opening game against France in Zurich. Follow all the latest from Euro 2025 below
Euro 2025: Latest scores and updates
- FULL TIME! Spain beat Portugal 5-0 to kick off Euros bid in style
- Moment's silence held before both games after the shock death of Diogo Jota
- Portugal players wore black armbands after Jota killed in car crash
- England's Lucy Bronze says Lionesses are standing with Portugal
- Portugal's Jessica Silva pays heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota
- FULL TIME! Italy beat Belgium 1-0 thanks to Arianna Caruso's goal
‘One of our own’: How grieving Portugal remembered ‘eternal’ Diogo Jota at Euro 2025
00:27 , Jamie BraidwoodFrom the darkness, Portugal were faced with an impossible task: to bring some light into the world after the heartbreaking tragedy of losing one of their own. The death of Diogo Jota, killed in a car crash with his brother Andre Silva in the early hours of Thursday morning, had shaken the Portugal team when they woke up on the morning of their opening match of Euro 2025 against Spain. Afterwards, a 5-0 defeat to the world champions barely scratches the surface in the face of such a loss.
‘One of our own’: How grieving Portugal remembered ‘eternal’ Diogo Jota at Euro 2025
'Thank you for everything Diogo Jota'
22:10 , Jamie BraidwoodThere was a lovely, sombre moment right at the end where the Portugal players went to the fans behind the goal and received a banner from them.
“Thank you for everything Diogo Jota”, it read. A lovely way for Portugal to end an emotional day, with today’s news very much hanging over this evening’s match.
FULL TIME! Spain 5-0 Portugal
22:08 , Jamie BraidwoodSpain striker Esther Gonzalez scored twice in the first half as her side powered to a 5-0 win over Portugal that was overshadowed by the deaths of Portugal international Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car accident earlier on Thursday.
On an emotional night that began with a minute’s silence for the brothers, the Portuguese team shipped the first of four first-half goals in the second minute, with Gonzalez scoring twice for the reigning world and Nations League champions, and Vicky Gonzalez and Alexia Putellas adding the other two.
Portugal showed more composure in the second half but they were no match for Spain's power, precision and technique and, though they held Spain at bay for most of the second half, Cristina Martin-Prieto scored with a superb late header to complete the rout.
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GOAL! Spain 5-0 Portugal
21:56 , Jamie BraidwoodA fifth for Spain right at the end! Cristina Martín-Prieto powers in a header with the final touch of the game, sealing a stylish win for the world champions. Alexia Putellas is named the player of the match.
Spain 4-0 Portugal
21:41 , Jamie BraidwoodAitana Bonmati is back! The Ballon d’Or winner replaces Vicky Lopez for the final 15 minutes or so, less than a week after she was in hospital.
The attendance is read out as 29,520, breaking a Women’s European Championship record for a group-stage match not involving a host nation.
Spain 4-0 Portugal
21:35 , Jamie Braidwood73 mins: Portugal have not had a chance all match but Ana Capeta rolls a lovely nutmeg through the legs of Olga Carmona and draw some whoops from the crowd.
Spain 4-0 Portugal
21:21 , Jamie Braidwood60 mins: Spain are very much on cruise control now. It will be interesting to see if Aitana Bonmati is ready to play some minutes from the bench, or if Montse Tome decides to rest her completely ahead of their second game against Belgium.
Spain 4-0 Portugal
21:14 , Jamie Braidwood52 mins: Portugal appeal for a penalty as the Spain goalkeeper Nanclares comes for a cross but wipes out Pinto, leaving the Portugal defender requiring some treatment.
Half time: Spain 4-0 Portugal
20:56 , Jamie BraidwoodBefore kick-off there was a beautifully observed moment of silence in Bern, which was broken by ripples of applause that turn into a poignant gesture of appreciation by the crowd. A black and white picture of Diogo Jota was on display at both ends of the ground. The Portugal fans chant Jota’s name as the match began, with fans holding up letters spelling out "Rest in peace, Diogo Jota" in Portuguese.
HALF TIME! Spain 4-0 Portugal
20:49 , Jamie BraidwoodA difficult half on a dark day for Portugal, but Spain have been very professional. The world champions have raised the bar at Euro 2025 and there are very few teams, perhaps none, who are probably capable of matching it f they play like this in all six games. There’s been the usual dominance and control but also danger and so much threat.
4-0 at the break.
GOAAAAL! Spain 4-0 Portugal
20:45 , Jamie BraidwoodAnd four! A touch of fortune on this one as Claudia Pina’s clipped cross from the byline hits the post and then goes in off Esther Gonzalez, who gets her second of the game from a yard or two out.
Supreme from Spain. More frantic discussions unfold among the Portugal defence.
GOOOAL! Spain 3-0 Portugal
20:44 , Jamie BraidwoodIt’s three, and that’s the pick of the bench so far from Alexia Putellas! Injured on the eve of the Euros three years ago, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner makes her mark on Euro 2025.
After making her way into the box, she sits down a Portugal defender by cutting onto her left foot and firing a left-footed finish past the goalkeeper. Another sign that Alexia is back at her best after a couple of difficult of years with injuries.
Spain 2-0 Portugal
20:36 , Jamie Braidwood33 mins: Mariona Caldentey has played a couple of gorgeous passes in the last couple of minutes. Interestingly she’s being played on the right in this Spain team, rather than the midfield position that shone so brightly in for Arsenal this season.
Spain 2-0 Portugal
20:28 , Jamie Braidwood24 mins: Portugal’s huddle after going two goals down. To their credit, they are looking a bit more organised now, Spain are looking so menacing when interchanging on the edge of the box.
Spain 2-0 Portugal
20:19 , Jamie Braidwood17 mins: Esther Gonzalez sniffs out another chance after some loose play from Portugal but goalkeeper Pereira saves at her near post. Jessica Silva gets the chance to open up her legs and carry the ball upfield on the counter-attack but she is quickly closed down and swarmed by red shirts.
GOOOOOAL! Spain 2-0 Portugal
20:11 , Jamie Braidwood8 mins: Oh dear. It’s sheer delight for Spain, another wonderful goal crafted and finished off this time by Vicky Lopez, the 18-year-old who is in the team in place of Aitana Bonmati.
Portugal’s players meet just outside their box for a huddle and to reorganise. They took some hammerings in the recent Nations, losing 7-0 to England, and it looks like Spain are hungry for goals tonight.
GOOOOOAL! Spain 1-0 Portugal
20:05 , Jamie Braidwood2 mins: The worst possible start for Portugal. Spain lead inside just two minutes as Esther Gonzalez controls a long pass forward from Olga Carmona with her shoulder and flicks the finish past the goalkeeper and into the net! The Portugal players trudge back to the halfway line to restart. A nightmare.
But also, what a wonderful goal from Esther Gonzalez, who is may people’s pick for top scorer at the tournament.
Spain v Portugal: Moment of silence for Diogo Jota
20:02 , Jamie BraidwoodA beautifully observed moment of silence in Bern, which breaks by ripples of applause that turn into a poignant gesture of appreciation by the crowd. A black and white picture of Diogo Jota was on display at both ends of the ground.
The Portugal fans chant Jota’s name as the match begins.
Spain v Portugal
19:58 , Jamie BraidwoodLots of emotion on the faces of the Portugal players during the national anthems, particularly Jessica Silva - who had her eyes closed throughout as she sang.
The Portugal players and the Spain players are wearing black armbands.
Uefa confirm moment of silence before Euro 2025 games
19:53 , Jamie Braidwood“On behalf of the European football community, we are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Diogo Jota, Portugal international and Liverpool FC forward, along with his brother André Silva. Our thoughts are with their family, friends, teammates and all those affected by this heartbreaking loss.
“A moment of silence will be observed at all of today’s and tomorrow’s Women’s Euro 2025 matches in memory of Portugal international and Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva who tragically passed away today.”
Portugal fans pay tribute to Diogo Jota at Euro 2025 game
19:41 , Jamie BraidwoodPortugal fans at the Euro 2025 game against Spain display a sign which reads, "You took the name of Portugal beyond borders, now it's our turn to raise your name! Rest in peace #21 Jota".
Another says: “Eternal Diogo Jota”.
Spain vs Portugal: Team news as Aitana Bonmati on the bench
19:31 , Jamie BraidwoodAitana Bonmati starts on the bench for world champions Spain. The Ballon d’Or winner was in hospital late last week for treatment for viral meningitis, so misses out on Spain’s opening game.
Spain XI: Nanclares, Batlle, Mendez, Aleixandri, Carmona, Lopez,Guijarro, Putellas, Caldentey, Gonzalez, Pina
Subs: Sullastres,Coll, Fernandez, Bonmati, del Castillo, Ouahabi, Martin-Prieto,Garcia, Paralluelo, Redondo, Zubieta
Portugal XI: Pereira, Gomes, Costa, Fatima Pinto, Fonseca,Jacinto, Norton, Tatiana Pinto, Amado, Diana Silva,Jessica Silva
Subs: Morais, Cota-Yarde, Alves, Seica, Marchao,Nazareth, Borges, Dolores Silva, Faria, Correira, Capeta,Encarnacao.
‘They stole it from us’: How Spain can reclaim their moment
19:16 , Miguel DelaneyWhen the England team left the pitch after their last match against Spain, a 2-1 comeback defeat in June’s Nations League fixture, there was one overriding feeling in the dressing room. “They’re just so hard to play against”, was one exhausted view.
Spain’s ideology means they’re seen as an almost singular challenge in the women’s game. The England players enjoy the test, admire the players as icons, and know the world champions are the team to beat.
Spanish manager Montse Tome has still rejected the description of favourites, in that way that coaches do to try and get elite teams playing as if they are starting from scratch again. Many of Spain’s world champions would actually like to start from scratch in a different sense. This singular team want their own singular victory, independent of past troubles.
‘They stole it from us’: How Spain can reclaim their moment after Luis Rubiales
Lionesses 'shocked' by Diogo Jota's death
19:03 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland defender Lucy Bronze said the Lionesses would lend their full support to the Portuguese team at Euro 2025 after they were “shocked” by the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.
“Yeah it definitely shocked all the squad when we woke up this morning and the news started to spread,” said Bronze, who is half-Portuguese.
“Obviously we have a lot of Liverpool fans in our team and football fans, but for people in general, everyone is just thinking of them – him and his brother. They were so young as well.
“We have seen all the messages on social media and stuff so you can tell what a great guy he has been. It’s just really sad and we were shocked by the news, really.”
FULL TIME! Belgium 0-1 Italy
19:00 , Jamie BraidwoodArianna Caruso’s first half goal is enough to get Italy off to a winning start at Euro 2025. They beat Belgium 1-0 and looked to be in complete control, with some stylish flashes. Could they compete with Spain for top spot in Group B?
They will have to wait until the third round to play the world champions and are up against Portugal next. But that’s a fine start, especially since Italy did not win any of there three group games at Euro 2022.
The scenes as Italy make their first winning start in the tournament since 2009.
Belgium 0-1 Italy
18:27 , Jamie Braidwood65 mins: Italy are looking sharp and are banging on the door of Belgium. Captain Cristiana Girelli goes close with an audacious flick but Lisa Lichtfus is there so smother on the goalline.
Portuguese Football Federation's tribute to Diogo Jota
18:22 , Jamie Braidwood“The Portuguese Football Federation and the entire Portuguese football community are devastated by the deaths of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva in Spain this morning.
“Diogo Jota was not only a fantastic player with almost 50 caps for the national team, but also an extraordinary person who was respected by all his teammates and opponents. He had a contagious joy and was a reference point in his own community.
“On behalf of the Portuguese Football Federation and myself, I would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Diogo and Andre, as well as Liverpool FC and FC Penafiel, the respective clubs of the players.
“We have lost two champions. Their deaths represent irreparable losses for Portuguese football, and we will do everything we can to honour their legacy every day.”
Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to death of Portugal teammate Diogo Jota: ‘It doesn’t make sense’
18:05 , Jamie BraidwoodCristiano Ronaldo has paid a heartfelt tribute to Portugal team-mate Diogo Jota after the Liverpool forward was killed in a car crash at the age of just 28 in the early hours of Thursday morning in Spain.
Portugal captain Ronaldo posted on Instagram. “It doesn't make sense. We were just together in the national team, and you had just gotten married.
“To your family, your wife and your children, I send my condolences and wish them all the strength in the world. I know you will always be with them. Rest in peace, Diogo and André. We will all miss you.”
‘It doesn’t make sense’: Ronaldo reacts to death of Portugal team-mate Jota
GOAL! Belgium 0-1 Italy
17:52 , Jamie BraidwoodWe have our first goal of the day in Group B. And it’s a cracker in Sion, as Arianna Caruso powers Italy into the lead on the stroke of half-time. Caruso was able to cut onto her right foot and slam the finish back across the Belgium goalkeeper into the corner.
Portugal's Jessica Silva pays heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota
17:43 , Jamie BraidwoodPortugal players were shocked and heartbroken to learn of the death of Diogo Jota on Thursday ahead of their opening match of Euro 2025 against Spain tonight.
"One of our own," Portugal forward Jessica Silva posted on Instagram. "Diogo wasn't just a star. It was the good, the faithful, the attentive, the simple ... of those who don't need noise to mark their presence!
"Football has gone poorer ... and so are we. You will never be forgotten."
Hours before kick-off, virtually every player on the Portugal women's squad had posted photos of Jota on social media, many with broken heart emojis.
England’s Lucy Bronze says Lionesses are standing with Portugal after Diogo Jota’s death
17:37 , Jamie BraidwoodEngland defender Lucy Bronze said the Lionesses would lend their full support to the Portuguese team at Euro 2025 after they were “shocked” by the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.
Portugal play World Cup champions Spain in their tournament opener on Thursday night in Bern, where a minute’s silence will be observed in honour of the Portugal international and 28-year-old father of three, who was killed in a car crash alongside his brother in Spain.
Bronze, who was born in Berwick-Upon-Tweed to a Portuguese father and an English mother, said the Lionesses were stunned when word travelled through the camp in Zurich, where they are preparing to open their title defence against France on Saturday.
Lucy Bronze says Lionesses are standing with Portugal after Diogo Jota’s death
Euro 2025: Tributes paid to Diogo Jota
17:37 , Jamie BraidwoodThere was a moment’s silence for Diogo Jota and Andre Silva before today’s earlier game between Belgium and Italy in Sion.
Good evening
17:34 , Jamie BraidwoodPortugal play Spain in their opening match of Euro 2025, in what will be a highly emotional occasion for the Portuguese team following the death of men’s international and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.
Jota was killed in a car crash with his brother Andre Silva in the early hours of Thursday morning, with the football world and beyond in mourning. Uefa has confirmed that there will be a moment’s silence before all Euro 2025 matches on Thursday and Friday, while Portugal’s players will wear black armbands.
Portugal begin their tournament against world champions Spain, who are the favourites to win their first European title this month. Spain’s build-up has been dominated by the availability of Ballon d’Or holder Aitana Bonmati, who was in hospital before the tournament with viral meningitis.
Elsewhere in Group B, Italy play Belgium with both teams looking to get off the mark with an opening victory.
