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

Recovery starts for England's Lionesses as soon as the match ends. Romain Biard/ Shutterstock

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...