LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- Alexia Putellas, Aitana Bonmatí and Patri Guijarro are something of an institution in Barcelona's midfield, but for different reasons they have been unable to combine for Spain as they have done for their club. The signs at Euro 2025 this summer suggest it's finally changing, although that will be put to the test on Wednesday against Germany in Zurich as the world champions aim to reach the European Championship final for the first time in their history.
Key to Spain's chances of progress -- and a first-ever win over a Germany side who beat them in last year's bronze medal match at the Olympic Games -- will be their midfield.