Spain misses two penalties but defeat Switzerland to reach Euro semis

World champions Spain missed two penaltis but defeated women's Euro 2025 hosts Switzerland 2-0 on Friday in Bern to reach the tournament's semi-finals.

After winning the World Cup in 2023 and the Nations League last year, Spain are now seeking their maiden European title.

In the semi-finals, they will face either record champions Germany or France, who play their quarter-final match on Saturday.

Spain were the better team throughout the entire game, missing a penalty and hitting the post three times before taking the deserved lead in the 66th minute.

The world champions carved open their opponents with Aitana Bonmati's flick releasing Athenea del Castillo, who neatly slotted the ball past Livia Peng.

The spot in the semi-finals was sealed by Claudia Pina, who curled a stunning effort into the net from outside the box in the 71st.

Alexia Putellas had the chance to add a third, but she missed yet another penalty in the 88th.

With 78,407 spectators, the game marked the highest combined attendance across a women's Euro quarter-final stage according to European football ruling body UEFA.

England and Italy have also advanced to the semi-finals and will play their match on Tuesday.