Belgium, consistently recognized for its cost-effective approach, often completes assigned tasks ahead of schedule.
In the upcoming match of the Women's Nations League, Spain takes on Belgium on July 7, with the Spanish team aiming to maintain their dominance over their European rivals. Since their last encounter on May 30, Spain has shown no signs of slowing down, having won all four duels against Belgium in the past year.
The last time the two nations met was on February 21, where Belgium led 0-2 with just 15 minutes remaining. However, Spain managed to turn the game around with late goals from Lucía García and Cristina Martín in added time, securing a dramatic 3-2 victory at home.
This historical record between Spain and Belgium in the UEFA Women's Nations League and related competitions is strongly in favour of Spain. Since 2015, Spain has won 8 out of 10 matches against Belgium, with a total of 34 goals compared to Belgium's 6 in these encounters.
In the 2025 UEFA Women's Nations League Group A3, Spain won both matches against Belgium. The first was a dramatic 3-2 home win in February 2025, with Spain scoring two added-time goals after Belgium led for most of the match. The second was a more emphatic 5-1 away win in Leuven in May 2025, with Esther González and Athenea del Castillo scoring doubles.
In the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying, Spain also dominated Belgium. They recorded a resounding 7-0 victory in Leuven (Belgium's home) in April 2024, with a hat-trick from Salma Paralluelo. Just over two months later, Spain secured a 2-0 home win, helping them top their qualifying group.
Notable players in Spain's squad include Salma Paralluelo, who was outstanding with a hat-trick in the 7-0 win in Leuven, and Esther González, who has been a key striker, scoring important goals including doubles in the Nations League win. Athenea del Castillo also contributed significantly with a double in the 5-1 match.
Spain's recent form is particularly dominant, with an average of over 3 goals per game and a strong defensive record against Belgium. Tessa Wullaert, a player from Anderlecht, is a player that the Spanish team will have to keep an eye on due to her good goal-scoring instinct and ability to be in the right place at the right time.
Belgium, currently ranked 21st in UEFA's classification, qualified for the Euro in Switzerland thanks to a playoff victory against Greece, which they defeated 5-0. Despite moments of promise, they have yet to secure a win against Spain in this era.
The match between Spain and Belgium is significant for Spain as it moves closer to the Women's Nations League semifinals. Belgium is considered one of the most accessible rivals in Group B, but should not be underestimated. The match can be watched live on La 1 and Play.
The average goals scored by Spain against Belgium in their recent encounters exceeds three per game, showcasing Spain's dominance in European-leagues such as Laliga and the UEFA Women's Nations League. In the upcoming match, Tessa Wullaart from Anderlecht poses a significant threat to Spain's defensive record in sports like football, having demonstrated good goal-scoring instincts.
