Spain's players gave their beaten Switzerland opponents a guard of honor leaving the field after their quarterfinal at the Women's European Championship.

For more than two weeks "La Nati", as the women's national team is affectionately known, captivated Switzerland with red-shirted fans thronging sold-out stadiums to see them qualify for the knockout stage of the Euros for the first time.

The quarterfinals of the UEFA Women's Euro tournament continue on Friday as Spain takes on Switzerland. The winning side will advance to the semifinals to take on either France or Germany.

Switzerland coach Pia Sundhage hopes their run to the quarterfinals of their home Women's Euro will be a take-off moment for women's football in the country.

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.

On July 18 in Bern, Switzerland, Spain will take on Switzerland in UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, with a start time of 3 p.m. ET. Which side will prevail? Check out our prediction below. In UEFA Women's Euro, Alexia Putellas has collected three goals and four assists in three matches for Spain.