The group stage of UEFA Women's Euro 2025 offered an extremely dynamic and unpredictable performance by leading national teams. The tournament set new records in terms of scoring and spectacle, marking a total of 89 goals - significantly more than previous championships.
Particularly impressive was the performance of the Spanish national team, which consolidated its status as world champion with decisive victories. Spain's team achieved maximum results in its group, defeating Portugal, Belgium, and Italy with a total score of 14 goals.
The performances of traditional favorites England and Germany were dramatic. Unlike the previous championship, where they dominated convincingly, they now faced serious challenges. The English national team suffered an initial defeat from France but managed to restore its confidence with impressive victories over the Netherlands and Wales.
The German team experienced its heaviest defeat in European championship history - 4:1 against Sweden, which called into question their previous dominance.
Sweden and Norway also demonstrated strong character. The Swedish national team convincingly won Group C, defeating the eight-time European champions from Germany. The Norwegian team showed exceptional efficiency, winning all three of their matches by a minimal score.
Among the pleasant surprises were the performances of Switzerland and Italy. Switzerland reached the quarterfinals for the first time, while Italy performed creditably against the leading teams.
Individual achievements were also remarkable. Esther González from Spain led the top scorers list with four goals, followed by her teammate Alexia Putellas with three goals and four assists.
The tournament attracted exceptional public interest. Despite smaller stadiums compared to previous championships, most matches were played with almost full stands. The record was set in Basel, where 34,165 spectators watched a match between Germany and Denmark.
Disciplinarily, the competition was marked by frequent red cards - a total of four, which is double the previous tournament. Players such as Carlota Wamser from Germany, Marit Lund from Norway, Hildur Antonsdottir from Iceland, and Ana Borges from Portugal were sent off.
The upcoming quarterfinal matches promise even more emotions and high sporting mastery. Expectations are for extremely contested matches, especially the clash between England and Sweden, which could predetermine the future champion.
Regardless of the results, UEFA Women's Euro 2025 is already establishing itself as one of the most attractive and spectacular women's football tournaments in history.