Spain Eye Semi-Final Spot as They Face Switzerland in Euro 2025 Quarter-Final

Posted : 18 July 2025

Spain Women will look to extend their dominance in international football when they take on Switzerland Women in the quarter-finals of Euro 2025 on Friday night at 20:00 (CET) in Bern. The reigning World Cup and Nations League champions are widely expected to progress, but Switzerland, playing at home, are hoping to cause one of the tournament’s biggest shocks.

Spain arrive in Bern in formidable form. They cruised through the group stage with three wins out of three, scoring 14 goals and conceding just three. Their fluid, high-possession style under coach Montse Tomé has overwhelmed opponents, with key stars like Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmatí and Salma Paralluelo leading the charge. Putellas in particular has been influential, involved in seven goals so far in the tournament.

Recent history between the sides points to another Spanish victory. Spain have beaten Switzerland in each of their last four meetings, including a crushing 7–1 win in 2023. Their technical superiority and squad depth have made them heavy favourites not just to win this match but to go all the way in the tournament.

Switzerland, however, are not short on belief. Under the experienced guidance of Pia Sundhage, the hosts have shown resilience and tactical improvement, making it to their first-ever Euro quarter-final. They’ve scored in every game and held their nerve in a must-win group-stage finale against Italy. Sundhage has tapped into historic underdog stories—including Switzerland's famous men's win over Spain at the 2010 World Cup—to inspire her players.

The Swiss will rely heavily on their defensive structure and hope to capitalise on set pieces or fast counter-attacks. The support of the home crowd at Stadion Wankdorf may also provide a vital boost, but they will need to be nearly flawless to compete with Spain’s relentless pace and creativity.

Despite Switzerland’s optimism, most observers see Spain as clear favourites. They have the firepower, experience, and confidence needed to advance. If they maintain their current form, Spain are expected to secure a place in the semi-finals—and perhaps take another step toward a historic treble of World Cup, Nations League, and Euro titles.

Kick-off is at 20:00 W.A.T, with all eyes on whether Switzerland can produce a fairy-tale upset, or if Spain’s golden generation will once again assert their dominance on the European stage.

Spain Eye Semi-Final Spot as They Face Switzerland in Euro 2025 Quarter-Final

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