Esther Gonzalez scored twice and world champion Spain delivered a statement of intent by routing Portugal 5-0 in their 2025 Women's Euro opener on Thursday. The 32-year-old González became the oldest player to score for Spain, minutes before 18-year-old Vicky Lopez became the youngest.

Group B action at the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 continues Thursday as World Cup champions Spain take on Portugal in an early key matchup.

Spain striker Esther Gonzalez scored twice in the first half as her side powered to a 5-0 win over Portugal at the Women's Euros that was overshadowed by the deaths of Portugal international Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car accident earlier on Thursday.