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Al Arabiya
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Euro 2025: Spain ruthlessly ends Switzerland's spirited run in quarterfinals
Spain ended Switzerland's dreamy midsummer run through its home Women's European Championship in a 2–0 win in the quarterfinals on Friday despite missing two penalty kicks. Swiss resistance was broken by the world champion's two goals in a five-minute spell midway through the second half. Athenea Del Castillo slotted in a shot from Aitana Bonmatís flicked assist in the 66th just four minutes after coming off the bench and Clàudia Pina curled a shot from the edge of the penalty area in the 71st. Spain will play France or Germany in the semifinals next Wednesday in Zurich. The winner will face defending champion England or Italy in the July 27 final at St. Jakob-Park Basel. Spain has a tournament-leading 16 goals yet could not score from the spot. Mariona Caldentey skewed her penalty badly wide in the ninth minute and Alexia Putellas' shot was saved by Livia Peng in the 88th. Switzerland's spirited young team gave its noisy home fans hope of a stunning upset even more so after Caldentey's bad miss was greeted by a grateful roar by the sold-out Wankdorf Stadium. Spain also struck the posts of Switzerland's goal three times including in back-to-back chances in a frantic scramble at a corner in the 60th. Switzerland defender Noelle Maritz was sent off in stoppage time for a foul. Spain has reached the semifinals for the first time since 1997. It lost to the Swiss in the quarterfinals at Euro 2022 played in England.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Euro 2025: Spain ruthlessly ends Switzerland's spirited run in quarterfinals
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Spain ended Switzerland's dreamy midsummer run through its home Women's European Championship in a 2-0 win in the quarterfinals on Friday despite missing two penalty kicks. Swiss resistance was broken by the world champion's two goals in a five-minute spell midway through the second half. Athenea Del Castillo slotted in a shot from Aitana Bonmatí's flicked assist in the 66th, just four minutes after coming off the bench, and Clàudia Pina curled a shot from the edge of the penalty area in the 71st. Spain will play France or Germany in the semifinals next Wednesday in Zurich. The winner will face defending champion England or Italy in the July 27 final at St. Jakob-Park, Basel. Spain has a tournament-leading 16 goals yet could not score from the spot. Mariona Caldentey skewed her penalty badly wide in the ninth minute and Alexia Putellas' shot was saved by Livia Peng in the 88th. Switzerland's spirited young team gave its noisy home fans hope of a stunning upset, even more so after Caldentey's bad miss was greeted by a grateful roar by the sold-out Wankdorf Stadium. Spain also struck the posts of Switzerland's goal three times including in back-to-back chances in a frantic scramble at a corner in the 60th. Switzerland defender Noelle Maritz was sent off in stoppage time for a foul. Spain has reached the semifinals for the first time since 1997. It lost to the Swiss in the quarterfinals at Euro 2022, played in England. ___ AP soccer:
Washington Post
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Euro 2025: Spain ruthlessly ends Switzerland's spirited run in quarterfinals
BERN, Switzerland — Spain ended Switzerland's dreamy midsummer run through its home Women's European Championship in a 2-0 win in the quarterfinals on Friday despite missing two penalty kicks. Swiss resistance was broken by the world champion's two goals in a five-minute spell midway through the second half. Athenea Del Castillo slotted in a shot from Aitana Bonmatí's flicked assist in the 66th, just four minutes after coming off the bench, and Clàudia Pina curled a shot from the edge of the penalty area in the 71st.
Associated Press
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Euro 2025: Spain ruthlessly ends Switzerland's spirited run in quarterfinals
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Spain ended Switzerland's dreamy midsummer run through its home Women's European Championship in a 2-0 win in the quarterfinals on Friday despite missing two penalty kicks. Swiss resistance was broken by the world champion's two goals in a five-minute spell midway through the second half. Athenea Del Castillo slotted in a shot from Aitana Bonmatí's flicked assist in the 66th, just four minutes after coming off the bench, and Clàudia Pina curled a shot from the edge of the penalty area in the 71st. Spain will play France or Germany in the semifinals next Wednesday in Zurich. The winner will face defending champion England or Italy in the July 27 final at St. Jakob-Park, Basel. Spain has a tournament-leading 16 goals yet could not score from the spot. Mariona Caldentey skewed her penalty badly wide in the ninth minute and Alexia Putellas' shot was saved by Livia Peng in the 88th. Switzerland's spirited young team gave its noisy home fans hope of a stunning upset, even more so after Caldentey's bad miss was greeted by a grateful roar by the sold-out Wankdorf Stadium. Spain also struck the posts of Switzerland's goal three times including in back-to-back chances in a frantic scramble at a corner in the 60th. Switzerland defender Noelle Maritz was sent off in stoppage time for a foul. Spain has reached the semifinals for the first time since 1997. It lost to the Swiss in the quarterfinals at Euro 2022, played in England. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🔎🇪🇸 Spain at EURO 2025: Can the world champions add another title?
Spain's EURO 2025 journey begins on Thursday. Here's what you need to know as they kick off their campaign in Switzerland ... 📚 What's the story? Spain arrived at Euro 2022 ready to crown a golden generation but lost Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas on the eve of the tournament and ended up losing to England. Advertisement They went on to win the 2023 World Cup but that was bookended by scandals to do with the coach, the welfare of the players, and ultimately the head of the Spanish Federation. They're out of that now and they arrive in Switzerland as huge favourites. The expectations couldn't be higher. ⭐️ Star player 📸 David Ramos - 2025 Getty Images Where do you even start? Spain have the aforementioned Alexia Putellas — one of two Ballon d'Or winners in the squad — they have Mariona Caldentey, who won the WSL Player of the Season with Arsenal, they boast Barcelona regulars Patri Guijarro and Ona Battle, plus superstars in the making in Salma Paralluelo and Clàudia Pina. Advertisement It's hard to pick one star player but it's also hard not to plump for Aitana Bonmatí. The back-to-back Ballon d'Or winner can control games and she can decide them. Unfortunately she was hospitalised with viral meningitis right before the tournament. Spain have the depth to cope if she isn't at her best, but they're close to unstoppable if she can recover well enough to deliver. 👀 One to watch 📸 JAVIER SORIANO - AFP or licensors As of the start of the summer, 23-year-old Clàudia Pina has never started a game at a major tournament. That should change in Switzerland. The Barcelona forward can drop deep and combine with Spain's possession game, taking things slowly and helping the team keep control, but she will crucially burst into life at the right moment with a run in behind. A direct threat who doesn't disrupt the flow, she has a nose for goal and it could be decisive. Advertisement Likely 1️⃣1️⃣ (4-3-3): Coll; Batlle, Paredes, Aleixandri, Carmona; Bonmatî, Guijarro, Putellas; Caldentey, González, Pina. Can they win it? 🏆 They can, and they probably should. 📸 Justin Setterfield - 2023 Getty Images
