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Portugal and Belgium faced off in a crucial UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Group B match on July 11 at Stade de Tourbillon, Sion. This encounter was pivotal for both teams, who had struggled in the tournament and were looking to end their campaigns on a positive note[2].

Portugal entered the match with only one point from two games, having suffered a heavy 5-0 loss to Spain and earning a dramatic late equalizer against Italy for a 1-1 draw thanks to Diana Gomes[2]. Belgium, meanwhile, came in at the bottom of the group following defeats by Italy (1-0) and Spain (6-2), which ended their hopes of progressing to the quarterfinals[2].

For Portugal, victory alone was not enough to guarantee progression—they also needed Italy to lose to Spain, after which tiebreakers would determine who advanced[3]. According to coaches, both teams remained motivated: Portugal’s Francisco Neto emphasized his team’s mentality and desire, while Belgium’s Elísabet Gunnarsdóttir highlighted her players’ belief and courage in previous fixtures[3].

Statistically, Belgium had a strong track record in their head-to-head matchups, winning five of the six official meetings prior to this game and outscoring Portugal 11-3 overall[4]. Their last meeting on June 3, 2025, ended 3-0 in Belgium’s favor—even though Portugal dominated possession and corners, they struggled to convert chances and fell short in front of goal[4].

Predictions ahead of the match leaned toward a low-scoring affair, with editors expecting the total to remain under 3.5 goals, based on the recent performances and defensive tendencies of both teams[4]. The official line-ups and match events were made available by UEFA for fans to follow the game in real time[5].

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