Spain Clashes with Switzerland: Complete Viewing Guide, Match Preview and Expected Lineups

Spain is set to face hosts Switzerland in a Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinal clash that pits the tournament's leading contenders against the spirited home underdogs on Friday, July 18.

Throughout Women's Euro 2025, Spain has dominated their opponents and showcased an attacking style of play that remains unmatched by any other team. The current World Cup holders secured victories in all three group stage matches with an impressive aggregate score of 14–3.

Switzerland has emerged as one of the most captivating surprise stories of Women's Euro 2025. The host nation claimed second place in Group A and progressed with a 1-1-1 record. Their tournament highlight came through Riola Xhemaili's dramatic 90th-minute equalizer against Finland, securing a 1-1 draw and confirming their quarterfinal berth.

This marks Switzerland's maiden Women's Euro quarterfinal appearance, whereas Spain reaches the last eight for the second straight tournament. In 2022, Spain suffered elimination at the hands of eventual champions England by a 2-1 margin.

The previous three encounters between these sides resulted in emphatic Spanish victories: 5–1, 5–0, and 7–1. With tournament elimination at stake, even a competitive match would demonstrate Switzerland's remarkable progress on home soil.

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Spain team news

Manager Montse Tomé has her complete roster available for this fixture, with midfield virtuoso Aitana Bonmati healthy and prepared to feature after beginning Spain's opening two matches as a substitute.

Esther Gonzalez leads the tournament's scoring charts with four goals. She's expected to start, though Tomé faces a selection dilemma regarding her wing positions. The choice will likely come down to two players from Claudia Pina, Mariona Caldentey, and Salma Paralluelo.

Spain predicted lineup vs. Switzerland

Spain (4-3-3): Cata Coll; Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Laia Aleixandri, Olga Carmona; Patri Guijarro, Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas; Clàudia Pina, Esther González, Mariona Caldentey

Switzerland team news

Pia Sundhage faces no injury or suspension concerns within her squad currently, but must devise the optimal defensive and offensive balance to contain the tournament's highest-scoring team.

Switzerland has performed before capacity crowds throughout the competition, and the atmosphere in Bern promises to be electrifying. The nation prepares for what could be the most significant match in their women's football history.

Switzerland predicted lineup vs. Spain

Switzerland (5-3-2): Livia Peng; Nadine Riesen, Noelle Maritz, Julia Stierli, Viola Calligaris, Iman Beney; Smilla Vallotto, Lia Wälti, Géraldine Reuteler; Sydney Schertenleib, Svenja Fölmli