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The story so far: Spain's form, England's draw, and our favourite moments! | Euro 2025 #8

July 15, 2025·38 min·3 clips

Chloe Morgan and Rachel O'Sullivan preview the quarterfinals and reveal Spain's form with insights from Barcelona-based presenter Alex Ibaseta.

This episode of Upfront reviews the Women's Euro 2022 group stages and previews the quarterfinal matchups. Hosts Chloe Morgan and Rachel O'Sullivan, both experienced in women's football media, are joined by Barcelona-based presenter Alex Ibaseta for a Spain-focused analysis. The discussion centers on standout tournament moments and the competitive landscape of the knockout rounds. The confirmed quarterfinal fixtures are Norway versus Italy, Sweden versus England, Spain versus Switzerland, and France versus Germany. Rachel O'Sullivan highlights Switzerland versus Norway as her favorite game to photograph, emphasizing the emotional weight of the opening match. She specifically mentions capturing Swiss captain Lia Wälti leading her side at a home Euros and Norwegian captain Ada Hegerberg's emotional return to major tournament play. O'Sullivan notes the unique pressure of photographing major tournaments, where a photographer cannot simply move on from a bad performance the following week. The hosts plan to analyze England's path through the draw and Spain's current form with their guest. Alex Ibaseta will provide an on-the-ground perspective regarding the Spanish national team's momentum. The conversation stems partly from a listener question submitted by a fan named Hannah, asking about the hosts' favorite games to capture. The emotional resonance of players in pivotal career moments, rather than just on-pitch action, is framed as a key element of tournament storytelling. The episode maintains an energetic and anticipatory tone regarding the upcoming knockout matches. The tone is conversational and insider-oriented, blending tournament recap with personal professional anecdotes. It is styled as an informative preview for dedicated fans following the tournament narrative. This episode would appeal to listeners seeking post-group stage analysis and behind-the-scenes media perspectives on the Euros. Those looking for deep tactical breakdowns of specific teams may find the discussion too broad.

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