This archive report was first published on 2 July 2021.
Published on July 2, 2021, Switzerland qualified as one of the best third-placed teams after securing four points in Group A.
They drew 1-1 with Wales, were defeated 3-0 by Italy, and then saw off Turkey 3-1 on Matchday 3.
Haris Seferovic scored twice as Switzerland drew 3-3 with France, taking the 2018 World Cup champions to penalties last time out.
The Swiss successfully converted all five of their spot-kicks, leaving PSG star Kylian Mbappe to miss the final penalty.
Switzerland has only lost one of their earlier 11 meetings in all contests (eight wins, two draws), but have struggled to win in European Championship games, with only one victory in their last seven matches.
Spain, on the other hand, was confined to draws by Sweden and Poland in their opening two events before beating Slovakia 5-0 on Matchday 3.
Luis Enrique’s men also netted five against Croatia in the Round of 16, with Alvaro Morata and Mikel Oyarzabal scoring in extra time.
Spain has scored a consolidated total of 11 goals across their earlier three matches, although they have also allowed four in that time.
Switzerland and Spain have met 22 times over the years, with the Swiss having only beaten the Spaniards on one instant.
