How to Watch Spain vs Switzerland — Women’s Euro Quarter‑Final Guide

Spain vs Switzerland Women’s Euro 2025 match

Spain, the tournament favorite, will face host Switzerland in the quarterfinals of Euro 2025.

Switzerland defeated Finland in the group stages with a last-minute goal to go to the knockout stages for the first time in their history, but they will face the world champions, who will be the hardest team to defeat.

Spain has shown a formidable performance thus far, netting 14 goals during the group stage as they easily triumphed in all three of their group matches. Alexia Putellas is back to her best, and Aitana Bonmati has also regained her full fitness.

Spain is expected to be strong favorites to advance, but Switzerland will enjoy the support of the home crowd in Bern. In the previous Euros, Spain was eliminated by the hosts in the quarter-finals after losing to England in 2022.

Here’s all the essential information you need.

When is Spain v Switzerland?

The Euro 2025 quarter-final is set to begin at 8pm BST (UK time) on Friday, July 18, in Bern.

How can you watch it?

The match will be broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer, with coverage starting at 7:30pm.

What is the team news?

Spain made several adjustments for their last group match against Italy, but Aitana Bonmati is likely to retain her spot in midfield after making her first start of the tournament. Esther Gonzalez, who leads the tournament with four goals, is expected to return alongside Alexia Putellas and Mariana Caldentey. Cata Coll has yet to return to goal, with Adriana Nanclares having played every match so far.

Switzerland kept the same lineup for their 1-1 draw against Finland and have been bolstered by the inclusion of Sydney Schertenleib and Svenja Fölmli in their attack. Schertenleib plays her club football with Barcelona, while Lia Walti and Geraldine Reuteler have been standout performers in the tournament. Head coach Pia Sundhage has maintained the same defensive lineup for each match thus far.

Possible Spain XI: Nanclares; Batlle, Paredes, Aleixandri, Carmona; Patri, Putellas, Bonmatí; Caldentey, Esther González, Pina

Possible Switzerland XI: Peng; Beney, Calligaris, Stierli, Maritz, Riesen; Reuteler, Wälti, Vallotto; Schertenleib, Fölmli