Spain dominates the Women's EURO: who will stop the Furies?

Spain dominates the Women's EURO: who will stop the Furies?

On July 21, 2025, we take a look at the fascinating statistics of the UEFA Women's EURO, which will be held in Switzerland. The event proved to be a real sporting highlight, especially the impressive performance of the four semi-finalists: Germany, Spain, Italy and England. As the tension rises, the numbers show how different the teams' approaches are.

Spain leads the top scorers list with an impressive 16 goals from four games. Goal scorer Esther Gonzalez stood out with a total of four goals, making her the tournament's top scorer. But the Spaniards are not only accurate: with 101 shots on goal, a ball possession of 68.8% and a passing accuracy of 89.5%, the team dominates the statistics. It underlines how strong coach Jorge Vilda's playing system is. “SRF reports that the Spanish team is excellent due to its offensive style of play and high ball control and dominates a lot of space in the center.”

The strengths of the semi-finalists

What makes the other semi-finalists strong? Germany proved in the group stage that they can do more than just fight. Despite difficulties such as a defeat against Sweden and the challenge of being outnumbered, they were able to reach the quarter-finals after a thrilling penalty shootout against France. Germany lead with 108 duels won and have won 188 balls so far, underlining their fighting spirit. The Sportschau emphasizes: “The German team was characterized by strong pressing and a well-rehearsed system, but has difficulties with precise finishes.”

England got off to a rocky start to the tournament with a loss to France, but bounced back with impressive wins against the Netherlands (4-0) and Wales (6-1). The team showed flexibility in tactics and demonstrated a lot of experience, especially when meeting in knockout games. But they have to be careful not to lose the pace when they are in the lead.

Italy, on the other hand, started strongly with a 1-0 win against Belgium, but also had setbacks in the group stage. Their compact defensive system and ability to switch quickly were their strengths, but their susceptibility to lack of ideas in their build-up play was also clear. It remains to be seen whether they can overcome their weaknesses in the semi-finals.

Individual statistics at a glance

The individual statistics are also revealing. Claudia Pina fired the most shots on goal - she was dangerous a total of nine times. Patricia Guijarro made the most connections with 304 passes. When it comes to duels, Sjoeke Nüsken from Germany is impressive, having won 25 duels - proof of the players' tireless commitment. The FBref keeps detailed statistics on these individual performances, which underlines the performance of individual players.

Overall, the Women's EURO 2025 impressively shows how diverse and competitive women's football has become. The four semi-finalists have different strengths and challenges, which makes the tournament particularly exciting. The coming games promise thrilling football and will certainly be a highlight for the fans.