What Spain’s celebrations revealed about the Women’s Euro 2025 favourites
Euro 2025 favourites Spain overcome stubborn Switzerland
- Spain defeated Switzerland 2-0 in a hard-fought Women's Euros quarter-final, marking their first-ever knockout victory in the tournament.
- After a goalless first half and failing to score two penalties, Athenea del Castillo and Pina scored in the second half to break Switzerland's resilient defence.
- Switzerland provided a stern challenge, holding Spain to a 0-0 draw at half-time and forcing them to work hard for their goals.
- The Spanish team celebrated extensively, reflecting the significance of overcoming a psychological hurdle by winning their first Euros knockout match.
- Despite missing two penalties, Spain demonstrated their depth and ability to tire out opponents, advancing to a semi-final against either Germany or France.