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🌟 La Roja Break the Curse
BERN, Switzerland – Spain’s women’s team have finally done it!
For the first time in their history, La Roja have won a knockout game at the UEFA Women’s European Championships, beating hosts Switzerland 2-0 at the electric Wankdorf Stadium.
The reigning World Champions and tournament favorites are now through to the semifinals in Basel — and they are hungry for more.
⚔️ Match Summary
| Fixture | Result | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Spain vs Switzerland | 2 – 0 | Spain: Aitana Bonmatí (31’), Salma Paralluelo (78’) |
🔥 Key Highlights
✅ Historic Win – First-ever Euros knockout victory for Spain.
✅ World Champions Mentality – Controlled possession (65%) & 14 shots on target.
✅ Swiss Resistance – Goalkeeper Gaëlle Thalmann made 7 crucial saves, keeping the hosts alive until late.
⭐ Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Aitana Bonmatí | Spain | 1 Goal, 3 Key Passes, 92% Pass Accuracy |
| Salma Paralluelo | Spain | 1 Goal, Constant threat on the left wing |
| Gaëlle Thalmann | Switzerland | 7 Saves, Kept scoreline respectable |
🗣️ Post-Match Reactions
Aitana Bonmatí: “We’ve waited so long for this. But we’re not here just to make history — we’re here to win the trophy.”
Jorge Vilda (Coach): “We are proud, but focused. The real challenge starts now.”
🔜 What’s Next?
Spain will face either Germany or the Netherlands in the semifinals at Basel’s St. Jakob-Park next week.
🏆 Editor’s Take
La Roja have been World Champions, but this Euros win feels like a new chapter.
“They’ve cracked the code at the Euros — and now they’re chasing destiny.”
