Spain forward Lucía García has expressed her admiration for teammate Alexia Putellas, who is making a significant impact at the European Championships in 2025. Putellas, who missed the previous Euros due to an ACL injury, has returned with a vengeance, scoring three goals and creating two assists in Spain's first two matches.

Putellas' Stellar Performance

Putellas has been instrumental in Spain's dominant start to the tournament, leading the team to a 5-0 victory over Portugal and a 6-2 win against Belgium. Her vision and playmaking abilities have been pivotal, earning praise from García, who plays for Monterrey in Mexico.

"Alexia is having a really good tournament," García told ESPN. "She has that spark that makes her a difference-maker. I think she came into the Euros with a lot of confidence because of how she's been playing. She deserves it more than anyone."

Team Dynamics and Future Matches

Spain's impressive performance has solidified their position as one of the tournament favorites. However, the team remains focused on their upcoming match against Italy, where a single point would secure their place as group winners and set up a potential quarterfinal clash with either Switzerland or Finland.

"We're really happy to have scored 11 goals in two games because it's not easy at all," García added. "We've been working hard for a lot of years to be where we are."

Pressure and Expectations

Despite their strong start, the Spanish team is cautious about embracing the 'favorites' label. Defender Olga Carmona mentioned that they avoid discussing the term within the camp, and García emphasized that the pressure remains on the defending champions, England.

"I think putting that pressure on ourselves would be to hold ourselves back," García said. "The pressure is more for the holders, who have done it before. We're just focused on ourselves and trying to give everything to get through each round and go as far as possible."

Conclusion

As Spain prepares for their final group stage match, all eyes will be on Alexia Putellas to continue her remarkable form and lead her team towards the championship. Her resilience and skill have already made her one of the standout players of Euro 2025.