England Crowned Champion of the 2025 European Championship After Defeating Spain in an Intense Final
In a match full of emotions and decided from the penalty spot, England defended their Euro 2025 title by defeating Spain 3-1 in the penalty shootout in Basel. The match, played on Sunday, kept fans on the edge of their seats with a script worthy of a movie. Spain, displaying a dominant game in the first half, took the lead with a powerful header from Mariona Caldentey. However, Chloe Kelly’s entrance in the 40th minute, replacing the injured Lauren James, changed the course of the match. Kelly sent in a precise cross that Alessia Russo converted into the equalizing goal in the 57th minute. Despite England’s attempts to secure victory, including the entry of Michelle Agyemang, the score remained unchanged during regulation time. Salma Paralluelo, from Spain, had two clear opportunities in extra time, but the match was decided from the penalty spot. In the penalty shootout, Beth Mead scored the first goal for England, but VAR intervened and Cata Coll stopped her second attempt. Caldentey missed Spain’s second penalty, and Hannah Hampton stopped Aitana Bonmatí’s shot, giving England the lead. Leah Williamson saw her shot stopped, but Salma sent the ball wide of the post before Kelly, with a shot that reached 110 km/h, according to the ball’s technology, sealed the victory for England. Title of the publication: Chloe Kelly celebrates for England after scoring the winning penalty.Spain: The Quest for the European Crown Continues
For Spain, the search for their first European title continues after this painful defeat. The world champions made history by reaching the final for the first time, but failed to convert their possession into victory. Caldentey’s opening goal gave them the lead, but they couldn’t hold on to it. After scoring 14 goals in the group stage, Spain has not achieved the same goal-scoring effectiveness. They did not find the second goal that would give them the victory, and after England’s tie, they struggled to create opportunities. The entry of young players like Clàudia Pina, Salma, and Vicky López tried to change the course, but it was not enough. Despite their dominance in extra time, they lacked presence in the area, and after the departure of Esther González and the decision not to include Cristina Martín-Prieto, Spain finished the match with 22 shots against England’s eight. Questions about Montse Tomé’s strategy will soon arise. Title of the publication: 1:09 How Chloe Kelly’s “incredible destiny” led to the glory of the Euro 2025Kelly: The Player Who Changed the Game
Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang became the key figures, with a decisive impact on the tournament. Kelly, with her cross for Russo’s goal and the winning penalty, proved her worth once more. Wiegman’s strategy, with successful substitutions, including the entry of Beth Mead and Niamh Charles, proved crucial. Title of the publication: Salma Paralluelo missed two great opportunities in extra time.The Salma Paralluelo Challenge
After being the Young Player of the Tournament at the 2023 World Cup, Salma had a complicated tournament. Limited to the bench and without the expected impact, she missed key opportunities in extra time. Her performance was affected by physical and mental exhaustion, which prevented her from showing her best form. Title of the post: English fans go wild as the Lionesses win the Euro 2025 in penaltiesEngland’s Tactical Strategy
England, like Arsenal, implemented a tactical change to counter Spain’s dominance in midfield. By dropping Bronze back, England improved their attack and neutralized Spain’s ability to play through the center, which allowed them to equalize the score.Jess Carter: Firm Under Pressure
Despite a turbulent tournament, Carter proved to be one of England’s best players in the final. After initial problems, she recovered and delivered an outstanding performance, neutralizing Spain’s attacks and forming a solid defense with Williamson.
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