Women’s Euro 2025: what players do to recover between matches — and how they prepare for their next game

By Paul Hough, Lecturer Sport & Exercise Physiology , University of Westminster

As with many competitions, competitors in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 tournament face a gruelling match schedule. There are typically only three or four days between matches during the group stage of international tournaments – with some teams even facing tighter turnarounds depending on scheduling.

This congested fixture schedule places a significant physical demand on players, increases injury risk and makes it challenging to sustain peak physical performance. This is why recovery strategies are put into action…

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