2025 Women's Euro Winners Cup

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2025 Women's Euro Winners Cup
Tournament details
Host countryPortugal
Dates9–15 June
Teams23 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)4 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Spain.svg Higicontrol Melilla (3rd title)
Runners-upFlag of Spain.svg Atlético Torroxeño
Third placeFlag of the Netherlands.svg Zeeland
Fourth placeFlag of England.svg Isle of Wight
2024
2026

The 2025 Women's Euro Winners Cup was the tenth edition of the Women's Euro Winners Cup (WEWC), an annual continental beach soccer tournament for women's top-division European clubs. The championship is viewed as beach soccer's rudimentary version of the UEFA Women's Champions League in its parent sport, association football. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Contents

Organised by Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW), the tournament was held in Nazaré, Portugal, in tandem with the larger men's edition, from 9 to 15 June. [7]

The event began with a round robin group stage. At its conclusion, the best teams progressed to the knockout stage, a series of single elimination games to determine the winners, starting with the Round of 16 and ending with the final. Consolation matches were also played to determine other final rankings.

Higicontrol Melilla of Spain were the two-time defending champions and successfully retained the title.

Teams

23 clubs from 11 different nations entered the event. [8]

In accordance with sanctions imposed by FIFA and UEFA in 2022 in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, [9] [10] [11] [12] clubs from Russia remain banned from entering this year.

Key: H: Host club \ TH: Title holders

Group stage
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain (7)Atlético TorroxeñoFlag of France.svg  France (2)Marseille BT
Barriada de la PlayaMarseille Minots
FAL CádizforniaFlag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland (2)Rappiranhas
Higicontrol Melilla (TH)Winti Panthers
MazarrónFlag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium (1)Brussels
PozoalbenseFlag of England.svg  England (1)Isle of Wight
Recreativo de HuelvaFlag of Georgia.svg  Georgia (1)Batumi
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal (5)Monte Real AcademyFlag of Greece.svg  Greece (1)AO Kefallinia
Nazaré 2022Flag of Italy.svg  Italy (1)Cagliari
O Sótão (H)Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands (1)Zeeland
PastéisFlag of Poland.svg  Poland (1)Red Devils Chojnice
SandGames Figueira

Group stage

All group winners and runners-up, along with the four best third-placed teams, progress to the round of 16.

The two worst third-placed teams and four best fourth placed teams are consigned to a set of consolation matches to determine final placements.

The worst fourth placed team plays no further part in the competition and automatically finishes in 23rd place.

Group D comprises just three teams. Therefore, to ensure fairness when comparing third-placed teams across all groups, the results of the third-placed teams in the four-team groups against their fourth-placed opponents are not considered when determining the "best" third-placed teams advancing to the next round.

Key
  •   Qualification to the round of 16
  •   Consigned to placement matches

Group A

PosTeamPldWW+WPLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Portugal.svg O Sótão (H)33000182+169
2Flag of Spain.svg FAL Cádizfornia32001126+66
3Flag of France.svg Marseille Minots3100261153
4Flag of Georgia.svg Batumi30003219170
Source: BSWW
(H) Host
9 JuneFAL Cádizfornia Flag of Spain.svg 6–1 Flag of France.svg Marseille Minots
9 JuneBatumi Flag of Georgia.svg 0–10 Flag of Portugal.svg O Sótão
10 JuneMarseille Minots Flag of France.svg 5–0 Flag of Georgia.svg Batumi
10 JuneO Sótão Flag of Portugal.svg 3–2 Flag of Spain.svg FAL Cádizfornia
11 JuneFAL Cádizfornia Flag of Spain.svg 4–2 Flag of Georgia.svg Batumi
11 JuneO Sótão Flag of Portugal.svg 5–0 Flag of France.svg Marseille Minots

Group B

PosTeamPldWW+WPLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Spain.svg Higicontrol Melilla32001136+76 [a]
2Flag of Spain.svg Pozoalbense32001207+136 [a]
3Flag of Portugal.svg Pastéis32001146+86 [a]
4Flag of Greece.svg AO Kefallinia30003331280
Source: BSWW
Notes:
  1. 1 2 3 Ranking is based on head-to-head results.
9 JunePozoalbense Flag of Spain.svg 1–3 Flag of Portugal.svg Pastéis
9 JuneAO Kefallinia Flag of Greece.svg 1–6 Flag of Spain.svg Higicontrol Melilla
10 JunePastéis Flag of Portugal.svg 11–2 Flag of Greece.svg AO Kefallinia
10 JuneHigicontrol Melilla Flag of Spain.svg 4–5 Flag of Spain.svg Pozoalbense
11 JunePozoalbense Flag of Spain.svg 14–0 Flag of Greece.svg AO Kefallinia
11 JuneHigicontrol Melilla Flag of Spain.svg 3–0 Flag of Portugal.svg Pastéis

Group C

PosTeamPldWW+WPLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Torroxeño33000227+159
2Flag of Portugal.svg Nazaré 20223100251053 [a]
3Flag of France.svg Marseille BT310027703 [a]
4Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Winti Panthers30012414101
Source: BSWW
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Ranking is based on head-to-head result.
9 JuneAtlético Torroxeño Flag of Spain.svg 8–2 Flag of Portugal.svg Nazaré 2022
9 JuneWinti Panthers Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 1–3 Flag of France.svg Marseille BT
10 JuneNazaré 2022 Flag of Portugal.svg 0–0 (3–5 p.) Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Winti Panthers
10 JuneMarseille BT Flag of France.svg 2–3 Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Torroxeño
11 JuneAtlético Torroxeño Flag of Spain.svg 11–3 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Winti Panthers
11 JuneMarseille BT Flag of France.svg 2–3 Flag of Portugal.svg Nazaré 2022

Group D

PosTeamPldWW+WPLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Spain.svg Recreativo de Huelva2200063+36
2Flag of Poland.svg Red Devils Chojnice2100154+13
3Flag of Portugal.svg SandGames Figueira200021540
Source: BSWW
9 JuneRecreativo de Huelva Flag of Spain.svg 2–1 Flag of Portugal.svg SandGames Figueira
10 JuneRed Devils Chojnice Flag of Poland.svg 2–4 Flag of Spain.svg Recreativo de Huelva
11 JuneRed Devils Chojnice Flag of Poland.svg 3–0 Flag of Portugal.svg SandGames Figueira

Group E

PosTeamPldWW+WPLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Rappiranhas33000165+119
2Flag of the Netherlands.svg Zeeland31101117+45
3Flag of Spain.svg Mazarrón31002121313
4Flag of Portugal.svg Monte Real Academy30003620140
Source: BSWW
9 JuneMazarrón Flag of Spain.svg 1–4 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Rappiranhas
9 JuneMonte Real Academy Flag of Portugal.svg 0–4 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Zeeland
10 JuneRappiranhas Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 8–1 Flag of Portugal.svg Monte Real Academy
10 JuneZeeland Flag of the Netherlands.svg 4–3 (a.e.t.) Flag of Spain.svg Mazarrón
11 JuneMazarrón Flag of Spain.svg 8–5 Flag of Portugal.svg Monte Real Academy
11 JuneZeeland Flag of the Netherlands.svg 3–4 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Rappiranhas

Group F

PosTeamPldWW+WPLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of England.svg Isle of Wight33000176+119
2Flag of Italy.svg Cagliari311011912+75
3Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Brussels31002132183
4Flag of Spain.svg Barriada de la Playa30003919100
Source: BSWW
9 JuneBarriada de la Playa Flag of Spain.svg 3–6 Flag of England.svg Isle of Wight
9 JuneBrussels Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 7–9 (a.e.t.) Flag of Italy.svg Cagliari
10 JuneIsle of Wight Flag of England.svg 8–1 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Brussels
10 JuneCagliari Flag of Italy.svg 8–2 Flag of Spain.svg Barriada de la Playa
11 JuneBarriada de la Playa Flag of Spain.svg 4–5 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Brussels
11 JuneCagliari Flag of Italy.svg 2–3 Flag of England.svg Isle of Wight

Placement matches

Matches take place on 12 June.

21st placeMonte Real Academy Flag of Portugal.svg 4–3 Flag of Georgia.svg Batumi
19th placeWinti Panthers Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 3–0 w/o Flag of Spain.svg Barriada de la Playa
17th placeBrussels Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 6–0 Flag of France.svg Marseille Minots

Knockout stage

Bracket

The draw for the round of 16 took place on 11 June.

Round of 16 losers placementRound of 16QuarterfinalsSemi-finalsFinal
12 June; Report
Flag of England.svg Isle of Wight5
15th place – 13 June; Report 13 June; Report
Flag of Portugal.svg Nazaré 20222
Flag of Portugal.svg SandGames Figueira3Flag of England.svg Isle of Wight4
12 June; Report
Flag of Spain.svg Mazarrón6Flag of Poland.svg Red Devils Chojnice3
Flag of Poland.svg Red Devils Chojnice6
14 June; Report
Flag of Spain.svg Pozoalbense1
Flag of England.svg Isle of Wight1
12 June; Report
Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Torroxeño3
Flag of Spain.svg FAL Cádizfornia4
13th place – 13 June; Report 13 June; Report
Flag of Italy.svg Cagliari2
Flag of Spain.svg Pozoalbense0Flag of Spain.svg FAL Cádizfornia3
12 June; Report
Flag of Italy.svg Cagliari1Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Torroxeño6
Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Torroxeño6
15 June; Report
Flag of Portugal.svg SandGames Figueira0
Flag of Spain.svg Atlético Torroxeño0
12 June; Report
Flag of Spain.svg Higicontrol Melilla5
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Rappiranhas1
11th place – 13 June; Report 13 June; Report
Flag of France.svg Marseille BT2
Flag of Portugal.svg O Sótão9Flag of France.svg Marseille BT03rd place match
12 June; Report
Flag of Portugal.svg Nazaré 20223Flag of the Netherlands.svg Zeeland315 June; Report
Flag of Portugal.svg O Sótão2
14 June; Report Flag of England.svg Isle of Wight3
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Zeeland7
Flag of the Netherlands.svg Zeeland1Flag of the Netherlands.svg Zeeland (a.e.t.)4
12 June; Report
Flag of Spain.svg Higicontrol Melilla3
Flag of Spain.svg Higicontrol Melilla10
9th place – 13 June; Report 13 June; Report
Flag of Spain.svg Mazarrón2
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Rappiranhas1Flag of Spain.svg Higicontrol Melilla65th–8th semi-finals5th place match
12 June; Report
Flag of Spain.svg Recreativo de Huelva3Flag of Portugal.svg Pastéis314 June; Report
Flag of Spain.svg Recreativo de Huelva1
Flag of Poland.svg Red Devils Chojnice4
Flag of Portugal.svg Pastéis (a.e.t.)215 June; Report
Flag of Spain.svg FAL Cádizfornia2
Flag of Poland.svg Red Devils Chojnice5
14 June; Report
Flag of France.svg Marseille BT2
Flag of France.svg Marseille BT (a.e.t.)4
Flag of Portugal.svg Pastéis3
7th place match
15 June; Report
Flag of Spain.svg FAL Cádizfornia0
Flag of Portugal.svg Pastéis1

Final standings

RankTeamResult
Gold medal icon.svgFlag of Spain.svgHigicontrol MelillaChampions (3rd place)
Silver medal icon.svgFlag of Spain.svg Atlético TorroxeñoRunners-up
Bronze medal icon.svgFlag of the Netherlands.svg ZeelandThird place
4Flag of England.svg Isle of Wight
5Flag of Poland.svg Red Devils ChojniceEliminated in the Quarter-finals
6Flag of France.svg Marseille BT
7Flag of Portugal.svg Pastéis
8Flag of Spain.svg FAL Cádizfornia
9Flag of Spain.svg Recreativo de HuelvaEliminated in the Round of 16
10Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Rappiranhas
11Flag of Portugal.svg O Sótão
12Flag of Portugal.svg Nazaré 2022
13Flag of Italy.svg Cagliari
14Flag of Spain.svg Pozoalbense
15Flag of Spain.svg Mazarrón
16Flag of Portugal.svg SandGames Figueira
17Flag of Belgium (civil).svg BrusselsEliminated in the Group Stage
18Flag of France.svg Marseille Minots
19Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Winti Panthers
20Flag of Spain.svg Barriada de la Playa
21Flag of Portugal.svg Monte Real Academy
22Flag of Georgia.svg Batumi
23Flag of Greece.svg AO Kefallinia

See also

References

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