Key events
Montse Tomé, Spain’s coach, has said:
We know it’s an important quarter-final, and we’re focused on what we need to do. The team is ready, we have a clear plan to attack Switzerland and defend against their fast transitions. We’re eager for the match to begin. We know we’ll be playing away with a crowd supporting Switzerland, but we’re focused on our work and preparation. The players will have their minds on the game plan, and that will help us compete.
And here are some players to look at for from Switzerland:
Here are some Spanish stars to look out for today:
The team news is in. Spain make six changes to their starting XI from their win against Italy last time out, most notably there’s a change of goalkeeper with Cata Coll in.
Spain: Coll; Carmona, Aleixandri, Paredes, Batlle; Putellas, Guijarro, Bonmati; Pina, Gonzalez, Caldentey
Subs: Sullastres, Nanclares, Fernàndez, Méndez,Athenea, Ouahabi, Martin-Prieto, L. García, Paralluelo, Vicky, Redondo, M. Zubieta
Switzerland, meanwhile, make two changes from their draw to Finland. Svenja Fölmli and Julia Stierli drop to the bench with Ana Crnogorcevic and Noemi Ivelj coming in.
Switzerland: Peng; Beney, Calligaris, Walti, Maritz, Riesen; Reuteler, Ivelj, Vallotto, Crnogorcevic, Schertenleib
Subs: Herzog, Böhi, Stierli, Wandeler, Xhemaili, Terchoun, Sow, Ballesté, Mauron, Fölmli, Pilgrim, Lehmann
The odds are against Switzerland but they believe they can cause an upset against Spain, read more here:
Here’s some reaction to England’s dramatic comeback against Sweden last night:
England got through to the semi-finals last night but they had to comeback from 2-0 down to do so. Here’s a great piece from Jonathan Liew on the game:
The other side of the draw have decided their semi-final already with Italy taking on defending champions England. This side of the draw though is wide open. Spain v Switzerland will decide the first team, while France and Germany play tomorrow to decide the other.
There is a Spanish star at the top of the Golden Boot race as things stand, you can find out who here:
Preamble
Hello and welcome to the Euro 2025 quarter-final between Spain and Switzerland. Every knockout game at a major tournament has storylines within it but this one has blockbuster undertones.
Spain are the heavy favourites to progress as they are the team who most fans expect to lift the trophy come the end of the tournament. The world champions have the experience of many knockout games, including that impressive World Cup winning run in 2023.
Switzerland, on the other hand, are in the women’s Euros quarters for the first time and it would be a huge upset if they managed to remain in the competition. The Swiss are also the hosts and so there is the added layer to this game of having home advantage.
Before the team news drops at around 6.45pm BST, we will take a look at what has been said in the build-up and what has been happening across the tournament.
