First place in Group B is on the line on Friday in Switzerland, as Spain and Italy lock horns in their last opening-round match of the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship. Both teams started the tournament strong, but one side has the advantage heading into the final matchday.

Group B concludes today and Spain, already qualified for the quarterfinals, wants to finish the job against Italy by winning and securing first place.Before analyzing today, what happened yesterday?

Sixteen nations will aim for glory at the UEFA Women's Euro 2025, taking place across Switzerland from July 2-27. Who'll lift the trophy at one of soccer's biggest tournaments? Will England repeat as champions after winning in 2022, or will Spain follow up its 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup crown with another piece of silverware?

Athenea del Castillo equalised for Spain against Italy on Friday night with one of the goals of the competition

Spain has a new star. The 18-year-old Vicky López announced her arrival on the big stage by helping Spain to an opening 5-0 rout of Portugal at the Women’s European Championship.

Italy go into their clash against Spain at the Euros on Friday with no fear of the Group B leaders, defender Elisabetta Oliviero said, despite her side needing at least a draw to ensure they progress alongside the Spaniards.

That proved to be premature, as Putellas returned to the pitch in April 2023 and was back in the Spain squad for that summer’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. She played seven times and provided an assist, but had not built up enough rhythm to show her best form.

England go into the clash against Wales knowing that a win will ensure passage to the quarterfinals. Sarina Wiegman's side provided a reminder of why they were heavily-touted favourites at Euro 2025 in their 4-0 win over Netherlands on Wednesday.