Spain ended hosts Switzerland’s run at 2025 UEFA Women's Euro in a 2-0 win in the quarterfinals on Friday despite missing two penalty kicks.

The host nation may be out of the Euros but their fans have voted with their feet and shown there is a big appetite for the sport to grow

Spain continue their quest for a first European Championship crown by scoring two second-half goals to knock out hosts Switzerland and reach the semi-finals.

A law letting the government block freedom of movement could be a deal-breaker for the EU. Yet a fudge might still be found. Switzerland’s government seems, after decades of hesitation, to have come round on the need for tighter integration with Europe, even if some Swiss would prefer to stop the clock. ■

Laia Cervello Herrero and Megan Feringa analyse the main talking points as Spain set up a semi-final with France or Germany

Spain faces Switzerland in Bern this Friday with the illusion of making a historic leap in the 2025 Women's Euro. La Roja arrives as the favorite after an impeccable group stage and a recent

Alex Scott, Steph Houghton, Nikita Parris and Anita Assante analyse how two brilliant goals helped Spain beat Switzerland to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2025.

Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage hopes their run to the quarterfinals of their home Women's Euro will be a take-off moment for women's football in the country.