World Cup champion Spain is closing in on the quarterfinals of the Women’s European Championship after another statement victory. It routed Belgium 6-2 in Thun.

Alexia Putellas helped Spain find their flow against Belgium to leave Red Flames coach Elísabet Gunnarsdóttir wanting to cry after being on the end of a 6-2 loss to the world champions.

Striker Alexia Putellas scored twice for world champions Spain as they shook off a slow start to beat Belgium 6-2 in their Women's Euros Group B clash on Monday, a result that will guarantee the Spaniards' progress to the knockout stage if Portugal fail to beat Italy later in the day.