Spain secured a place in the Euro 2025 semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Switzerland, despite missing two penalty chances. Mariona Caldentey failed to score from the spot early on, increasing pressure on the Spanish team to break through a strong Swiss defense. The breakthrough came in the 66th minute when Athenea del Castillo found the net. Claudia Pina later sealed the win with a beautifully curled shot. Switzerland’s Noelle Maritz was sent off, marking the end of their campaign.
Spain faced a challenging match against Switzerland in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals, clinching a 2-0 victory despite missing two penalty opportunities. Mariona Caldentey and Alexia Putellas both missed from the spot. Athenea del Castillo broke the deadlock in the 66th minute, followed by Claudia Pina's curling strike that secured the win. Switzerland's Noelle Maritz received a red card in stoppage time, concluding their tournament.
Despite dominating possession and creating chances, Spain struggled to convert opportunities early on, including a missed penalty by Caldentey and headers by Paredes and Guijarro that hit the post. The match turned in Spain's favor when Del Castillo finished confidently. Pina added a second goal with a top corner strike, illustrating Spain's offensive potential.
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