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.

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.