Spain Vs Switzerland Match Preview- Expected Lineups, Injuries, Predictions, Live Streaming Online & TV Channels For UEFA Women's Euro 2025
Spain Vs Switzerland Match Preview- Expected Lineups, Injuries, Predictions, Live Streaming Online & TV Channels For UEFA Women's Euro 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
World and Nations League champions Spain face host nation Switzerland in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final on Friday, July 18 at Wankdorf Stadium in Bern. Spain arrive unbeaten and brimming with confidence after a dominant group stage, while Switzerland, buoyed by home support, seek to create history by reaching their first-ever semi-final.
Road to the Quarter‑Final
Spain topped Group B with emphatic wins over Portugal (5–0), Belgium (6–2) and Italy (3–1), scoring 14 goals and conceding only 3. Montse Tomé’s squad extended their winning run to eight matches, showcasing fluent attacking play and tactical solidity.
Switzerland, competing at home, finished second in Group A—falling to Norway 1–2, beating Iceland 2–0, and snatching a dramatic 92nd‑minute equalizer from Riola Xhemaili to draw with Finland 1–1 and secure passage to the knockouts. It marks their first-ever Women’s Euro quarter-final.
Team Form & Key Storylines
Spain leads the tournament in goals scored (14), possession (around 74%), shot creation, and passing accuracy (close to 88%). Alexia Putellas has emerged as a standout, with three goals and four assists so far. Defender Jana Fernández, returning from ACL surgery, has also impressed in recent starts.
Switzerland are coached by experienced Pia Sundhage, who has galvanized her team with motivational reminders of past upsets—including the Swiss men’s 2010 World Cup win over Spain and the 1954 “Miracle of Bern”—to inspire belief. Despite underdog status and a mixed recent run, home support and team spirit offer Switzerland a chance to challenge.
European nations captaincy duos are something else 😮💨©️
Spain take on Switzerland in a Women’s EURO clash 💪 pic.twitter.com/FzX30D2Neo— OneFootball (@OneFootball) July 18, 2025
Expected Starting Lineups
Spain (4‑3‑3)
- Goalkeeper: Cata Coll
- Defenders: Ona Batlle, Ivana Paredes, Laia Aleixandri, Olga Carmona
- Midfield: Patri Guijarro, Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmatí
- Attack: Clàudia Pina, Mariona Caldentey, Esther González
Montse Tomé appears set to stick with the back four of Batlle, Paredes, Aleixandri and Carmona, with midfield orchestrated by Putellas and Bonmatí. Up front, the potent trio of Pina, Caldentey and leading scorer Esther González are expected to start.
Switzerland (4‑2‑3‑1)
- Goalkeeper: Seraina Peng
- Defenders: Alisha Beney, Rahel Calligaris, Julia Stierli, Noelle Maritz
- Midfield: Lia Wälti, Geraldine Reuteler; Smilla Vallotto support
- Attack: Ana‑Maria Crnogorcevic (or Vallotto), Sydney Schertenleib, Riola Xhemai
Captain Wälti and Reuteler anchor the midfield, with homegrown attacking talent like Schertenleib and Xhemaili supporting the lone striker—likely Crnogorcevic.
Injuries & Absences
Spain is at full strength. Fernández’s return from a torn ACL ensures depth in defense. Bonmatí has fully recovered from viral meningitis.
Switzerland are also largely injury-free, though veteran forward Ramona Bachmann remains sidelined after ACL surgery in June.
Head‑to‑Head & Trends
Spain has dominated recent meetings, including wins of 5–1, 5–0 and a 7–1 rout in the 2023 Nations League. Despite this lopsided history, Switzerland’s resilience under Sundhage and home support add intrigue. Yet, Spain’s blend of individual brilliance and collective strength positions them as clear favorites.
When Spain turned up the heat against Switzerland. 🔥#FIFAWWCpic.twitter.com/wIMy4ImiHz
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) July 18, 2025
How to Watch
Europe: Broadcasters vary by country—check local UEFA partners.
United States: FOX / VIX
United Kingdom: BBC One / iPlayer
Canada: TSN
Mexico: ESPN / Disney+
Streaming also available via UEFA.tv and official tournament apps.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
