Overview

• Pina secured Spain’s 2–1 victory over Belgium in the round of 16 with a trademark long-range strike, setting up a quarterfinal against host Switzerland in Bern.
• The 23-year-old emerged as an undisputed starter after surpassing 30 goals for Barcelona this season and scoring eight times in 12 Spain appearances since late November.
• Her breakthrough follows strategic off-field work with a nutritionist, physical trainer and psychologist alongside deliberate patience under Barcelona coach Pere Romeu.
• Spain leads Euro 2025 with 14 goals, the most shots and highest possession as reigning world champions chase only their second senior European Championship semifinal.
• With the quarterfinal set for Friday in Bern, Pina warns of a hostile atmosphere and says Spain have prepared for a possible penalty shootout.