Spain Breaks Through Swiss Wall to Book Euro 2025 Semi-Final Spot
Spain are through to the semi-finals of Euro 2025, defeating host nation Switzerland 2-0 in what turned out to be a tense and hard-fought battle in Bern. It wasn’t a walk in the park for the reigning world champions, and despite their eventual win, this quarter-final clash showed Spain still have plenty to work on before they face either France or Germany next.
For most of the first half, Switzerland looked fearless. Their defensive structure was tight, disciplined, and disruptive. Spain dominated possession as expected, but converting that into clear-cut chances was another matter entirely. Early in the game, Spain were handed a golden opportunity when Mariona Caldentey won a penalty—but she dragged it wide, leaving fans stunned. Later, Alexia Putellas also had her chance from the spot, but Swiss goalkeeper Livia Peng read her like a book and saved it. That alone says a lot about Peng, who was phenomenal and clearly one of the standout players on the pitch.
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Eventually, the breakthrough came in the 66th minute. Athenea del Castillo had only just been subbed on when she calmly slotted home the opener after some excellent play from Aitana BonmatÃ. Just five minutes later, Claudia Pina added a second—an exquisite curling effort that left no doubt about Spain’s quality when they find their rhythm. It wasn’t their most fluid performance, but it was clinical enough to get the job done.
The Swiss, meanwhile, may be out of the tournament, but they exit with their heads held high. This team, young and passionate, managed to frustrate one of the best sides in the world for over an hour. Players like Peng, Iman Beney, and captain Lia Wälti gave it everything, and the home crowd knew it. Even after the final whistle, fans stayed in the stands, waving flags, applauding their team, and soaking up the moment. It was more than a match; it was a moment of pride for Swiss football.
Despite Noelle Maritz’s late red card, Switzerland left a real impression on this tournament. From their disciplined defending to their energetic counter-attacks, they showed signs of a team with real potential. Spain’s victory wasn’t easy, and that’s largely because the Swiss refused to let it be.
Now, Spain look ahead to the semi-finals, but if there’s one clear takeaway from this match, it’s this: even world champions have vulnerabilities. They’ll need to step it up against whichever European powerhouse awaits them next. But for now, they’ve done enough. Two goals, a clean sheet, and a place in the final four. Job done—for now.
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