The current Ballon d’Or winner from Spain discusses the challenges anticipated in their quarter-final clash against Switzerland. The stakes are high as the reigning world champions compete for a spot in the semi-finals of Euro 2025, and every match is critical with no room for error.
As the tournament progresses, only four teams will advance for a shot at the title. Spain and Switzerland are set to face off in the second bracket of this crucial round, each vying to emerge as favorites heading to the final.
Spain enters as a strong favorite in this matchup; however, Switzerland is expected to leverage home advantage to create a challenging atmosphere for their opponents. They demonstrated resilience in their last group match, securing their advancement only in the final moments against Finland.
Spain qualified as the leader of Group B, achieving a perfect record with three victories and accumulating nine points. Notably, they led the group in scoring, netting a remarkable 14 goals. Conversely, Switzerland had been on the brink of elimination but managed to stay in the competition thanks to their draw against Finland and the support of the local crowd.
Historically, Spain and Switzerland have met eight times, with Spain winning four matches, Switzerland claiming three, and one match ending in a draw. Spain remains unbeaten in recent matches, while Switzerland records include two losses, two victories, and one draw.
Details for the quarter-final match are as follows:
**Match:** Spain vs Switzerland
**Date:** Friday, July 18
**Time:**
– 1:00 PM CDMX, Costa Rica, Guatemala
– 2:00 PM Panama, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador
– 3:00 PM ET, Chile, Dominican Republic
– 4:00 PM Argentina, Uruguay
**Venue:** Stadion Wankdorf, Bern
**Lineups:**
Spain: Cata Coll, Batlle, Irene Paredes, Aitana Bonamtí, Olga, Mariona, Esther González, Alexia Putellas, Patri, Aleixandri, Pina.
Switzerland: Peng, Ivelj, Maritz, Reuteler, Reissen, Crnogorcevic, Walti, Vallotto, Calligaris, Beney, Schertenleib.
Fans can catch the live coverage of Euro 2025 through Disney+ in Mexico, Central America, and Latin America (excluding Brazil); and on FOX and ViX in the United States.
This match promises to be a thrilling encounter, as the pressure mounts for both teams to secure their place among the last four in the tournament. With Spain’s impressive performance thus far and Switzerland’s determination on home soil, football fans can expect an exciting showdown.