Barcelona Femení Stars at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025: Involved Players and Teams

The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, hosted in Switzerland from July 2 to 27, 2025, is the 14th edition of the prestigious football tournament, with Europe’s best qualifying sides vying for glory. It promises to showcase the immense talents of Barcelona’s women’s side as the reigning 2024 Women’s Club of the Year. With players representing multiple national teams across the tournament’s group stage, Barcelona’s influence is undeniable

Here is an overview of key players from Barcelona Femení and their roles in the group stages, highlighting their impact while competing for European glory with their national teams.

Group A: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Finland

Group A has two Barcelona Femení talents with Switzerland and Norway featuring a player each from the Blaugrana squad

Switzerland

Sydney Schertenleib (Midfielder): The 18-year-old Zürich-born midfielder is a rising star for both Barcelona and the host nation, Switzerland. Known for her spectacular goals, Schertenleib is a key figure in Switzerland’s setup, whether she plays in attack or midfield. Despite Switzerland’s mixed results in 2025, including a recent 0-4 loss to France and a 3-3 draw against Iceland in April, her creativity could spark crucial moments against Norway, Iceland, and Finland.

Norway

Caroline Graham Hansen (Forward): Norway’s attacking cornerstone, Graham Hansen, is one of the world’s elite wingers. Her dribbling, pace, and clinical finishing, evident in qualifiers against Italy, make her a standout threat in Group A. She is expected to lead Norway’s charge against Switzerland, Iceland, and Finland.

Where and When

• Matchday 1

Switzerland v Norway | Wednesday 2 July | 21:00 (CET) kick-off | St Jakob-Park, Basel

• Matchday 2

Norway v Finland | Sunday 6 July | 18:00 (CET) kick-off | Stade de Tourbillon, Sion

Switzerland v Iceland | Sunday 6 July | 21:00 (CET) kick-off | Stadion Wankdorf, Bern

• Matchday 3

Finland v Switzerland | Thursday 10 July | 21:00 (CET) kick-off | Stade de Genève, Geneva

Norway vs Iceland | Thursday 10 July | 21:00 (CET) kick-off | Arena Thun, Thun

With Schertenleib and Norway’s star Graham Hansen, Group A promises exciting clashes, with Barcelona’s players likely to influence the race for knockout-stage qualification.

Group B: Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy

Group B is dominated by Spain, featuring a formidable contingent of Barcelona Femení players, alongside Portugal’s rising star from the club.

Spain

Cata Coll (Goalkeeper): A dependable goalkeeper, Coll adds depth to Spain’s goalkeeping unit, competing with Esther Sullastres and Adriana Nanclares.

Ona Batlle (Defender): A dynamic full-back, Batlle’s attacking runs and defensive solidity make her a key starter for Spain.

Jana Fernández (Defender): The young centre-back bolsters Spain’s defensive options, ready to step up when called upon, whether as a full-back or as a centre-back.

Laia Aleixandri (Defender): Newly signed from Manchester City, Aleixandri brings versatility and ball-playing ability to Spain’s defence, strengthening their backline. She is expected to start alongside Paredes as the two centre-back duos.

Irene Paredes (Defender): A veteran leader and Team captain, Paredes anchors Spain’s backline with her experience and composure.

Patri Guijarro (Midfielder): Guijarro’s work rate, though, is often underrated, and her game control makes her a vital midfielder for the World champions.

Alexia Putellas (Midfielder): Another Ballon d’Or recipient and two-time winner, Putellas leads Spain with her technical brilliance and clutch performances.

Aitana Bonmatí (Midfielder): The 2023 and 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, Bonmatí is Spain’s creative hub, renowned for her vision, technique and goal-scoring prowess. Albeit, she’s down with Viral meningitis currently but the coach has given assurance that they’ll wait for her.

Vicky López (Midfielder): A teenage prodigy and Spain’s youngest player going into the Euros, López’s versatility in midfield or attack signals her potential to shine.

Clàudia Pina (Forward): With 10 goals in Liga F this season and the 2024/2025 UWCL golden boot in her collection, Pina brings immense football intelligence and finishing to Spain’s frontline. She will look to combine with the trio of APA Midfielders to unlock opposition defences.

Salma Paralluelo (Forward): Paralluelo’s speed and athleticism make her a wildcard and game-changer for Spain’s attack.

Portugal

Kika Nazareth (Forward): Portugal’s dynamic forward, recovering from injury, is a rising star for Barcelona. Her equalising goal in a 1-1 draw against England in the 2025 UEFA Women’s Nations League group stages highlights her clutch ability. Nazareth’s intelligence and finishing, often capitalising on through balls as seen in qualifiers, make her a key threat against Spain, Belgium, and Italy.

Where and When

• Matchday 1

Spain v Portugal | Thursday 3 July | 21:00 (CET) kick-off | Stadion Wankdorf, Bern

• Matchday 2

Spain v Belgium | Monday 7 July | 18:00 (CET) kick-off | Arena Thun, Thun

Portugal v Italy | Monday 7 July | 21:00 (CET) kick-off | Stade de Genève, Geneva

• Matchday 3

Italy v Spain | Friday 11 July | 20:00 (UK) kick-off | Stadion Wankdorf, Bern

Portugal vs Belgium | Friday 11 July | 20:00 (UK) kick-off | Stade de Tourbillon, Sion

Spain, with 11 Barcelona players, is favoured to dominate Group B, leveraging their club synergy, while Nazareth’s flair could help Portugal challenge for a knockout spot.

Group C: Germany, Poland, Denmark, Sweden

Group C features Sweden and Poland, each with Barcelona Femení representation, in a highly competitive group.

Sweden

Fridolina Rolfö (Forward): Despite injury setbacks, Rolfö’s pace and finishing are vital for Sweden. Her performances in qualifiers against Ireland underscore her ability to trouble defences, making her a key player against Germany, Poland, and Denmark. The player is racing against time to feature in the tournament, as she’s currently recovering from an ankle injury. She was named in Sweden’s final squad for the Euros recently; however, her participation in the group stages is still up in the air.

Poland

Ewa Pajor (Forward): A prolific striker, Pajor is Poland’s star player. Her goal-scoring prowess, evident in qualifiers, makes her a focal point against Germany, Denmark, and Sweden, despite Poland’s underdog status.

Emilia Szymczak (Defender/Midfielder): A young forward, Szymczak represents Poland’s emerging talent. Her involvement in qualifiers against Germany shows her potential, though Poland faces a tough challenge in this group.

Where and When?

• Matchday 1

Denmark v Sweden | Friday 4 July | 18:00 (CET) kick-off | Stade de Genève, Geneva

Germany v Poland | Friday 4 July | 21:00 (CET) kick-off | Arena St. Gallen, St.Gallen

• Matchday 2

Poland vs Sweden | Tuesday 8 July | 21:00 (CET) kick-off | Allmend Stadion Luzern, Lucerne

• Matchday 3

Sweden v Germany | Friday 4 July | 21:00 (CET) kick-off | Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich

Poland v Denmark| Saturday 12 July | 21:00 (CET) kick-off | Allmend Stadion Luzern, Lucerne

Group D: France, England, Wales, Netherlands

Group D includes the Netherlands, with a versatile player from Barcelona Femení adding dynamism to their campaign.

Netherlands

Esmee Brugts (Forward): The young Dutch star brings flair and versatility to the Oranje. Her performances in qualifiers against Finland highlight her ability to play on the wing or centrally, making her a potential star against France, England, and Wales.

Where and When?

• Matchday 1

Wales v Netherlands | Saturday 5 July | 18:00 (CET) kick-off | Allmend Stadion Luzern, Lucerne

• Matchday 2

England v Netherlands | Wednesday 9 July | 18:00 (CET) kick-off | Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich

• Matchday 3

Netherlands v France | Sunday 13 July | 21:00 (CET) kick-off | St. Jakob-Park, Basel

Barcelona’s Global Influence

Barcelona Femení’s 18 players across five national teams at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 underscore the club’s dominance in women’s football. Spain, with 11 players, is poised by many as the tournament’s favourites, leveraging their Blaugrana core in Group B. In Group A, the matchup of Schertenleib (Switzerland), Graham Hansen (Norway) against Iceland and Finland is a highlight, while Nazareth (Portugal) aims to upset Spain in Group B. Brugts (Netherlands) in Group D and Rolfö (Sweden) and Szymczak (Poland) in Group C further showcase Barcelona’s reach.

As the group stage unfolds, these Barcelona stars are set to shape the tournament’s narrative. For live updates on their performances, check UEFA’s official website or follow Blaugranagram’s posts on X for real-time insights, updates and match results.