Spain’s players gave their beaten Switzerland opponents a guard of honor leaving the field after their quarterfinal at the Women's European Championship.

Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage says facing world champions Spain in Friday's European Championship quarterfinal in Bern is the biggest challenge of her managerial career to date.

Spain remain favoured to win Euro 2025 after a dominant display in group play. England and France are top contenders in the odds.

Spain’s opponents at the Women’s European Championships maybe don’t want to hear Aitana Bonmatí says she is even better as a player after her recent spell in the hospital. Bonmatí says

Elsewhere, Germany and France offer a showdown between two European powers, while Switzerland will try to stay alive against a heavily-favored and more proficient Spain. Norway vs. Italy is probably the least thrilling on paper, but it’s a chance to watch stars Ada Hegerberg and Caroline Graham Hansen book a spot in the semifinals.

Euro 2025 has shown that everyone can get on the scoresheet. But what does that actually say about the football? The Athletic ’s Michael Cox watched every match to bring you the moments you may have missed.