Spain Faces Switzerland in Women’s Euro 2020 Quarterfinals: Where to Watch and Probable Lineups
Reigning world champions Spain face tournament hosts Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2020 on Friday, July 18, at 4 p.m. (Brasília time). The match, held at the Stade de Suisse, will be broadcast live on CazéTV (YouTube), Disney+, and Samsung TV Plus.
Despite playing on home soil, Switzerland enter the clash as underdogs, while Spain are considered heavy favorites after an outstanding group stage performance. The Spanish squad scored 14 goals across three matches, defeating Portugal (5-0), Belgium (6-2), and coming from behind to beat Italy (3-1).
Switzerland, on the other hand, secured qualification in dramatic fashion. After a 2-1 opening loss to Norway, they bounced back with a 2-0 win over Iceland, setting up a decisive final match against Finland. Trailing until stoppage time, Riola Xhemaili’s equalizer in the 47th minute booked Switzerland’s spot in the knockout phase.
Probable Lineups
Spain (Coach: Montse Tomé):
Adriana Nanclares; Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Laia Aleixandri, Olga Carmona; Aitana Bonmatí, Patricia Guijarro, Alexia Putellas; Salma Paralluelo, Clàudia Pina, Athenea del Castillo.
Switzerland (Coach: Inka Grings):
Livia Peng; Iman Beney, Viola Calligaris, Julia Stierli, Noelle Maritz, Nadine Riesen; Géraldine Reuteler, Lia Wälti, Smilla Vallotto; Sydney Schertenleib, Svenja Fölmli.
Spain’s squad includes Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmatí, and Salma Paralluelo, all key players from their World Cup-winning campaign. Switzerland will rely on Alisha Lehmann, Svenja Fölmli, and late hero Xhemaili to challenge the Spanish defense.
Spain topped Group B with a perfect record and the best offensive output in the tournament, while Switzerland reached their first-ever Euro quarterfinals thanks to goal difference.
With the stadium expected to be packed, fans can anticipate a highly charged encounter between two ambitious squads. Spain look to solidify their dominance in women’s football, while Switzerland aim for a historic upset at home.
