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Star playmaker Alexis Putellas was left on the bench and goalkeeper Cata Coll was picked for her full international debut as Spain coach Jorge Vilda made five changes to his starting lineup for the Women's World Cup round of 16 match against Switzerland on Saturday. Coll, who was the only uncapped player in Spain's roster, was a surprising replacement for Misa Rodriguez after Spain conceded four goals in a group-stage loss to Japan. Center back Laia Codina was picked for her first start of the tournament.

Aitana Bonmati scored two well-crafted goals as Spain thrashed Switzerland 5-1 at the Women's World Cup on...

Manager Jorge Vilda was justified in his decision to drop Alexia Putellas to the bench.

Humiliated following a blowout loss to Japan in the group stage finale, Spain quickly recovered to show that La Roja should still be considered a contender to win the Women’s World Cup. Aitana Bonmati scored twice on Saturday as Spain routed Switzerland 5-1 and became the first team to advance to the quarterfinals. La Roja had never before won a game in the knockout stage in any major tournament, and finally advanced in its third World Cup appearance.

Star playmaker Alexia Putellas came off the bench and goalkeeper Cata Coll made her full international debut on Saturday as Spain beat Switzerland 5-1 to reach the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals for the first time. Coll, who was the only uncapped player in Spain’s roster, was a surprising replacement for Misa Rodriguez after Spain conceded four goals in a group-stage loss to Japan.