Spain’s opponents at the Women’s European Championships maybe don’t want to hear Aitana Bonmatí says she is even better as a player after her recent spell in the hospital. Bonmatí says

Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí is grateful to have swapped a hospital bed for a Euro 2025 quarterfinal after recovering from viral meningitis.

Switzerland face perhaps the toughest challenge yet as they take on world champions Spain in the quarter-finals of the Women's Euros on Friday, but coach Pia Sundhage predicted a win for her side saying that anything is possible.

Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage is leaning into soccer history to prepare for one of the toughest games in her storied career Friday at the Women’s European Championship. Her fast-improving young team has a quarterfinal against world champion and tournament favorite Spain in the Swiss capital that once staged a legendary upset.

Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage says facing world champions Spain in Friday's European Championship quarterfinal in Bern is the biggest challenge of her managerial career to date.

Elsewhere, Germany and France offer a showdown between two European powers, while Switzerland will try to stay alive against a heavily-favored and more proficient Spain. Norway vs. Italy is probably the least thrilling on paper, but it’s a chance to watch stars Ada Hegerberg and Caroline Graham Hansen book a spot in the semifinals.

Spain playmaker Aitana Bonmati is back to full fitness following a meningitis scare and aiming to continue writing history when Spain takes on host Switzerland in their Women’s Euro quarterfinal in Bern on Friday.

Spain’s 3-1 win over Italy in Bern confirmed their position as Group B winners and maintained their 100 per cent record at Euro 2025

Listen to Spain v Switzerland on BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds, on Friday 18 July, with kick off at 8pm BST. Once again, the BBC Sport website is your one-stop shop for news, match reports, features, analysis, interviews and columns during the 2025 Women’s Euros.