Euro Women 2025: Hot battle in the semi-finals

The "big four" England, Italy, Germany and Spain have all won the right to participate in the semi-finals of the 2025 European Women's Football Championship (Euro Women).

This promises to bring top-notch competition in Switzerland.

The reigning European champions, England, will take to the field in the first semi-final match in the early morning of July 23 in Geneva, waiting to face the "dark horse" Italy. After a dramatic comeback to defeat Sweden on penalties, coach Sarina Wiegman and her team showed that bravery and experience are still important weapons for the "Three Lions".

However, England's attack still relies heavily on individual brilliance from Alessia Russo or Lauren James, while failing to capitalize on the opportunities they create. Against a well-organized and disciplined Italian team, the 2022 European champions will certainly have to improve their finishing if they don't want to pay the price.

On the other side of the front line, the Italian team created a big surprise when they appeared in the semi-finals for the first time in 28 years. With a solid, disciplined style of play and the excellence of captain Cristiana Girelli, the blue team convincingly eliminated former champions Norway in the quarter-finals. Considered a "troublesome obstacle", the Italian team promises to cause many difficulties for the English if they maintain their tenacity and alertness in every move.

England (in white) won big against Italy in a friendly match in February 2025. Photo: ENGLANDFOOTBALL

The remaining semi-final between Germany and Spain in the early morning of July 24 in Zurich is considered an "early final"... The Spanish team, the 2023 World Cup champion, is showing formidable strength thanks to talented players such as Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí, the owners of 4 "Golden Ball" titles in the last 4 years. With an overwhelming ball control style of play, "La Roja" is considered by experts to be the strongest candidate for the queen title.

However, Germany - the current European runners-up - have never been an easy opponent to defeat in the knockout rounds. Despite playing with one less player for most of the quarter-final match, the eight-time champions of the old continent still resiliently defeated France in the penalty shootout. Their high-pressing style, abundant physical strength and traditional mettle make Germany the most formidable "barrier" that Spain must overcome if they want to advance to the final.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/euro-nu-2025-thu-hung-nong-bong-o-ban-ket-196250720204634568.htm