Spain signed off their Women's Euro Group B campaign with a come-from-behind 3-1 win over Italy that made it clear to the other teams in the last eight -- anyone wishing to beat them needs to address the depth of talent in their squad and their ability to continuously adapt to in-game situations.

Athenea del Castillo equalised for Spain against Italy on Friday night with one of the goals of the competition

The two-time Ballon d’Or winner's participation in the tournament was in doubt last week when she was hospitalized after falling ill with a fever late Friday.

Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí has been hospitalized with viral meningitis less than a week before the Women’s European Championship.

The behaviors are extreme and exciting, but the show itself isn’t bleak. It is bright and funny, colorful and surprising.

Elisabetta Oliviero found the back of the net to give Italy a 1-0 lead over Spain. 7 MINS AGO・UEFA Women's EURO・0:31

Alexia Putellas scores twice and assists two more goals as Spain underline their credentials as Euro 2025 favourites with a convincing victory over Belgium.

That proved to be premature, as Putellas returned to the pitch in April 2023 and was back in the Spain squad for that summer’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. She played seven times and provided an assist, but had not built up enough rhythm to show her best form.