Fri Jul 18 18:10:00 UTC 2025: **Headline: World Champions Spain Face Host Nation Switzerland in Euro 2025 Quarter-Final Clash**

**Bern, Switzerland** – Tonight, the Stadion Wankdorf will be the battleground as world champions Spain take on tournament hosts Switzerland in a highly anticipated Euro 2025 quarter-final match. The winner will advance to face either France or Germany for a coveted spot in the final.

Despite a dominant group stage performance that included winning all three matches and scoring 14 goals, Spain is approaching the game with caution. “We are a humble team, we don’t live in the past,” Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati said in a pre-match press conference. “We’re using [past matches] to build confidence, not complacency.”

Switzerland, on the other hand, are riding a wave of national pride after reaching the quarter-finals for the first time. The team secured their place in the knockout stage with a late equalizer against Finland, sparking jubilant celebrations across the country. Switzerland boss Pia Sundhage described the match as the “biggest ever challenge of her career.”

While acknowledging the immense challenge posed by the world champions, Alice Holzer, head of ‘Project Legacy WEURO 2025’, emphasized the positive impact hosting the tournament has already had on women’s football in Switzerland. “We have won the hearts of the people, and that was always more important than winning on paper,” she said.

Spain boss Montse Tome has made six changes to the starting lineup from their previous match, including the return of goalkeeper Cata Coll after recovering from tonsillitis. Sundhage has made two changes to the Switzerland side.

Although Spain is heavily favored, the Swiss team’s determination and the home crowd advantage could lead to an upset. Bonmati acknowledged the atmosphere: “Obviously, we’re going to have the whole stadium against us, but as a player, that motivates us.”

Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 BST. Football fans worldwide will be watching to see if Switzerland can continue their dream run or if Spain will continue their quest for European glory.

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