"Switzerland confronts titan of women's football, aiming to conquer all players"
**Article Title: Rising Stars Vicky López and Sydney Schertenleib Shine at Women's Euro 2025**
In the ongoing Women's Euro 2025 tournament, two young footballing talents have been grabbing the spotlight - 18-year-old Spanish winger Vicky López and her Swiss counterpart, Sydney Schertenleib. Both players, who share Barcelona as their club, are being hailed as the future of European football by none other than Nadine Keßler, the UEFA director.
**Vicky López**
López, a product of the Spanish youth system, has already made a name for herself with her impressive performances for Barcelona. In the 2024-25 season, she started 17 out of her 25 league appearances, contributing to 11 league goals. Her goal-scoring ability is evident with 0.66 goals per 90 minutes, showcasing her potential as a prolific scorer.
For Spain's senior team, López has scored two goals in her 10 appearances, earning recognition as a potent threat from the bench. In the opening game of the tournament against Portugal, López demonstrated her goal-scoring prowess by finding the back of the net.
**Sydney Schertenleib**
Schertenleib, a Swiss prodigy, has been equally impressive since joining Barcelona from Grasshoppers. Her versatility as a winger, forward, or central midfielder, coupled with her speed and technical skills, has made her a standout player.
At the Women's Euro 2025, Schertenleib has been identified as one of the youngest players in the tournament. Her ability to adapt to various positions makes her an exciting prospect for both Barcelona and the Swiss national team.
The Swiss women's football team, in a historic feat, qualified for their first European Championship quarter-final by securing a goal in added time against Finland in their last group game (1:1). Schertenleib's contribution to their success is yet to be fully realised, but her youth and versatility make her a promising talent to watch during the tournament.
**The Quarter-Final Match**
The quarter-final match is scheduled for Friday (21:00 CET/ARD and DAZN), and both López and Schertenleib are set to face off against top favorite Spain. Nadine Keßler, the UEFA director, believes that the Swiss team has nothing to lose in this match, and she is eager to see how López and Schertenleib perform against one of the strongest teams in the tournament.
Keßler has also expressed her belief that the Spaniard López and the Swiss Schertenleib will shape European football in the coming years, citing their technical finesse, creativity, and something special as key factors. The three-time Champions League winner's endorsement is a testament to the high regard in which these two young players are held.
As the tournament progresses, the performances of Vicky López and Sydney Schertenleib are highly anticipated, with both players poised to make a significant impact on the game. Their potential to contribute goals and create opportunities for their teams makes them crucial players to watch in the quarter-final match against Spain.
In the context of the ongoing Women's Euro 2025, both Vicky López and Sydney Schertenleib, who share Barcelona as their club and have garnered praise from UEFA director Nadine Keßler as the future of European football, are set to exhibit their skills in the quarter-final match against Spain, which is scheduled for Friday. The Champions League winner Keßler believes that the quarter-final match will provide an opportunity for the young stars López and Schertenleib to showcase their technical finesse and creativity as they aim to shape the future of European sports, particularly football.
