Bonmatí and Spain: Perfect Strategy Defeats Germany in Euro Cup Semifinals

Aitana Bonmatí and the Perfect Strategy: Spain in the Euro Cup Final

Zúrich, Switzerland – Aitana Bonmatí, the hero of the match, revealed the key to the goal that secured Spain’s victory over Germany and a place in the European Championship final. Bonmatí explained that they knew the tendencies of the German goalkeeper, Ann-Katrin Berger, and took advantage of the space she usually left at the near post. Bonmatí’s goal, scored in the 113th minute, not only meant Spain’s first victory over Germany, but also their first final in the history of the European Championship. The midfielder received a pass inside the area from Athenea del Castillo, turned and shot to the near post, leaving Berger with no chance and unleashing euphoria on the Spanish bench.

We analyzed Berger with the goalkeeping coach, and we knew that in these situations he sometimes left space at the near post. I didn’t think twice, I just hit the ball with everything I had.

Aitana Bonmatí

Bonmatí, named MVP of the match, shared her emotions after the decisive goal. The German goalkeeper, although she had had an outstanding performance during the tournament, including a great match against France in the quarterfinals, took responsibility for the goal. “The near post had to be covered, that’s clear. That’s why I’m even more disappointed with myself,” Berger stated.

Spain is now preparing to face England in the final, a match that will revisit the 2023 World Cup final, where Spain won 1-0. Bonmatí expressed her pride in being part of this generation of footballers who continue to make history. “We continue to break records, such as reaching the final of the European Championship for the first time and beating Germany. Tomorrow we have to think about England. There are not many days left,” she concluded.