In a major upset, Switzerland eliminated Euro 2020 champions Italy 2-0 in their round of 16 match in Berlin.
Switzerland knocked reigning champions Italy out of Euro 2024 with a shock 2-0 win to reach the quarter-finals for just the second time in their history.
Murat Yakin's highly-drilled side overcame the two-time champions in the last-16 clash in Berlin on Saturday and will face either England or Slovakia in the next round.
Ruben Vargas set up Remo Freuler for Switzerland's opener in the 37th minute and then scored superbly himself right at the start of the second half to deservedly double the lead.
A new-look Italy, short of stars and without many of the key figures who led it to Euro 2020 glory, offered little in response to Switzerland's spirited display.
“It hurts, it really hurts,” said Italy captain and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
“We can only apologize to everyone, today we were disappointing and they deserved to win. “We fought throughout the game.”
Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, arriving at the Euros after an impressive season with German champions Bayer Leverkusen, pulled the strings and the Swiss rarely seemed to let the lead slip.
“I have no words. It was the most important game of my career,” said Swiss midfielder Fabian Rieder.
“We all play for each other, we work well in defense and attack… we have an incredibly great team.
“We want to enjoy the moment now but continue working hard for the next game.”
