Bern (Switzerland), 3 jul (EFE).- World champions Spain steamrolled Portugal 5 to 0, with Alexia Putellas and Vicky López taking control of the game from midfield.
The first four goals came in the opening 45 minutes from Putellas, López, and two from Esther González.
Cristina Martín-Prieto landed the final blow from Spain, a team with several absences, including Aitana Bonmatí (recently recovered from viral meningitis), Cata Coll (tonsillitis), and captain Irene Paredes (suspended).
Portugal suffered a difficult day from the start with the loss of forward Diogo Jota and his brother in a car accident.
This defeat profiles Spain even further as the Group B winner, likely followed by Italy.
This Thursday, Italy’s Arianna Caruso delivered a wigging goal against Belgium.
On Friday Germany will face Poland, and Denmark will confront Sweden.
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