Spain vs Switzerland preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, starting line-ups
Friday, July 18, 2025
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When is it? How can you watch it? All you need to know about the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 quarter-final between Spain and Switzerland.
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All you need to know about the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 quarter-final between Spain and Switzerland.
Match at a glance
When: Friday 18 July (21:00 CET kick-off)
Where: Stadion Wankdorf, Bern
What: UEFA Women's EURO quarter-final
How to follow: Build-up and live coverage here
Where to watch Spain vs Switzerland on TV
Fans can find their local UEFA Women's EURO 2025 broadcast partner(s) here.
What do you need to know?
These are two quarter-finalists who enjoyed differing routes out of the group stage; for Spain, qualification was secured after Matchday 2 and they ultimately sailed through with a perfect record and 14 goals to their name. The hosts, by contrast, needed an added-time equaliser against Finland to pick up the point (their fourth) required to progress.
La Roja are positively buoyant, spearheaded by leading tournament goalscorer Esther González and top assister Alexia Putellas, but are looking to reach the last four of this competition for only the second time. To what extent will home advantage help to tip the balance?
Starting line-ups
Spain: Cata Coll; Batlle, Paredes, Aleixandri, Olga; Bonmatí, Patri, Alexia; Mariona, Esther González, Pina
Misses next match if booked: Aleixandri, Batlle
Switzerland: Peng; Beney, Calligaris, Wälti, Maritz, Riesen; Reuteler, Ivelj, Vallotto; Crnogorčević, Schertenleib
Misses next if booked: Reuteler, Vallotto
Reporters' views
Andrea De Ferrater, Spain reporter
The world champions come into the quarter-final meeting with the hosts full of confidence having finished the group stage as the competition's 14-goal top scorers. Montse Tomé has all 23 players available and La Roja are on top form, blending attacking flair with a team mentality. Facing the home crowd will be a test, but Spain are focused on making history and reaching the semi-finals for the first time since 1997.
Judith Tuffentsammer, Switzerland reporter
Switzerland lost 5-0, 5-1 and 7-1 in their last three encounters with Spain, all in 2023, but as midfielder Smilla Valotto stressed, they are a different team now – and have been buoyed by three strong showings in the group stage with their fans behind them. Beating Spain would still be something of a miracle for Pia Sundhage's side, but – as we all know – anything is possible in football.
What the coaches say
Montse Tomé, Spain coach: "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."
Pia Sundhage, Switzerland coach: "The words coming to my mind are: 'It is possible.' So, even though it's difficult, it is possible. And, as long as it's possible, we're trying. The quarter-final is something special. It's in or out. It's Spain – the world champions – which makes it even more special. But, the whole set-up, the fact that we are underdogs. Yeah, OK. Again and again, I'll say: 'It is possible.'"
What's next?
The winners will face either France or Germany in the Zurich semi-final on Wednesday 23 July.