Esther González has scored twice and world champion Spain delivered a strong statement by routing Portugal 5-0 in their Women’s European Championship opener.

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.

Striker Alexia Putellas scored twice for world champion Spain as it beat Belgium 6-2 in their Women’s Euros Group B clash on Monday, a result that guaranteed the Spaniards’ progress to the knockout stage after Portugal failed to beat Italy later in the day.