Spain Reach EURO 2025 Semi-Finals, but Switzerland Steals the Show
On Friday in Bern, Spain clinched a 2-0 victory over Switzerland, advancing to the last four of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. The first half was filled with thrilling back-and-forth action, culminating in a penalty after a foul in the box. Mariona Caldentey, typically reliable from the spot, unfortunately sent her penalty wide. Spain then hit the woodwork three times, twice in quick succession, but couldn’t find the net.
Early in the second half, substitute Athenea del Castillo turned the tide. Receiving a perfectly timed pass, she kept her composure and slotted the ball home just past the hour mark, finally breaking through the Swiss defense. Five minutes later, Claudia Pina picked up the ball outside the box, skillfully maneuvered past her defender, and unleashed a stunning strike into the top corner to make it 2-0. Switzerland fought hard to find a way back, but Spain stood strong and will now face either France or Germany in Wednesday’s semi-final.
Player of the Match: Aitana Bonmatí
Switzerland’s Unforgettable Journey
Although the hosts exit the tournament without a win, they leave the pitch as heroes. From the very start, the Stadium in Bern buzzed with Swiss pride—every tackle and every attack was met with roaring applause. Even when the score was against them, the fans remained unwavering. Their banner before kick-off simply read “Time to move mountains,” and that’s precisely what this team accomplished: they transformed the nation’s view of women’s football.
Captain Lia Walti expressed her hopes back in June that this EURO would showcase the potential of the women’s game in Switzerland. Her wish came true. The stands were packed, the atmosphere electric, and long after the final whistle, supporters lingered, still cheering. While Switzerland’s players may be heading home, their legacy will endure: women’s football has firmly arrived, and an entire country has fallen in love with it.
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