Date: July 27, 2025
Venue: St. Jakob-Park, Basel, Switzerland
Final Score: England 1 (3) – 1 (1) Spain (After Penalties)
Kickoff Time (IST): 9:30 PM
Broadcast: FanCode
England, the defending champions, held on to win their second straight UEFA Women Euro championship, ousting the World Cup runners-up Spain in an exercise that looked like all over in a nerve tingling penalty shoot-out at the St. Jakob-Park in Basel. The game was played to a draw 1-1 after extra time with each scoring goals through Mariona Caldentey and Alessia Russo but England kept a cold heart and lifted the trophy once again after beating Spain 3-1 in penalties.
The Back-to-Back Glory in England
The Lionesses under the management of Sarina Wiegman showed why they are champions of European football. In a pressure situation, it was England that emerged as the winner even though they were out gunned by Spain. They put up tough defense, made quick counterattacks and were mentally tough during the penalty shoot-out to win their championship.
England was the second country to win two consecutive European cups in the UEFA Women after Germany and this victory made them as an emerging giant in the sport of women.
Final Scoreline:
| Team | FT Score | Penalties |
| England | 1 | 3 |
| Spain | 1 | 1 |
Goalscorers:
- Spain: Mariona Caldentey (25’)
- England: Alessia Russo (57’)
Match Statistics
| Category | England | Spain |
| Shots | 8 | 22 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 35% | 65% |
| Passes | 419 | 764 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 85% |
| Fouls | 16 | 10 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
Source: UEFA.com
First Half: The dominance of Spain and a professional finishing touch
Mariona Caldentey put Spain ahead in the 25th minute after she cooly stepped through Hannah Hampton after combined works of Aitana Bonmati and Jenni Hermoso. La Roja were accurate and systematic in defending the ball and had the game under control with 65 percent possession and they did better with more than 750 successful passes.
England had difficulties keeping possession of the ball but managed to destroy two decent opportunities on the wings. Ella Toone and Lauren Hemp almost did it, but the last finish did not have a sense of peace.
Second Half: Russo answers back
In the second half, Alessia Russo showed her poacher instincts in the 57th-minute when she was quickest to react to a rebound of a shot by Chloe Kelly and struck it underneath the Spanish goalkeeper Cata Coll.
The Lionesses dominated the physical game, and they gave Spanish defenders a rough time with swift changes. Despite Spain having more opportunities (22 shots in total), Spain failed them in the most important moments in front of the goal.
The Goalkeepers Shine at the Extra Time
The added time did not change the situation on the scoreboard, but it was rather exciting. Hannah Hampton made two saves of world-class, to deny Caldentey and Bonmat, and Cata Coll also had to save her team when she defended a late header by Hemp with a dive.
The Drama of Penalty Shootout
England maintained a composure in the penalty shoot-out where they had scored three of their spot kicks as compared to Spain which only scored one spot kick.
Penalty Shootout Summary:
| Penalty Order | England (Scored/Missed) | Spain (Scored/Missed) |
| 1st | ❌ Mead | ✅ Guijarro |
| 2nd | ✅ Greenwood | ❌ Paralluelo |
| 3rd | ✅ Charleswood | ❌ Caldentey |
| 4th | ❌ Williamson | ❌ Bonmatí |
| 5th | ✅ Kelly |
The defining moment came when Charleswood smashed home England’s third, and Aitana Bonmatí’s miss confirmed Spain’s defeat.
Woman of the Match: Hannah Hampton
The player of the match was England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton for her spectacular saves in extra time and the two penalty saves that turned the game into a shootout. It was a tutorial of pressure on composure.
Tactical Overview
Spain:
- Dominated the midfield: Bonmati and Patri Guijarro.
- Created additional opportunities but not sharp in the third part.
- High pressing game worked against England, however, it left space in the transitions.
England:
- Squeezing 4-2-3-1 formation dealt with pressure well.
- Key opportunities were opened by counterattacks using Hemp and Kelly.
- Bet on Russo’s clinical finishing and goals keeping brilliance of Hampton.
Historical Significance
- The 2nd Euro Title of England: The Lionesses won their Euro in 2022 at Wembley; this second title made them defend their European title.
- Spain: Lost Initiative: Spain goes into the final with a great track record of having won all their matches so far and topping most of the other statistics feature, yet Spain is still waiting out another European championship title (in 1997 Spain finished second).
- First Euro Final with Penalties Since 2001: It was the second time Women Euro final was decided by penalty shootout since 2001.
What They Said?
Sarina Wiegman (England Coach):
“It was a tough, tactical battle. Spain pushed us to the limits, but our team showed heart, determination, and a championship mentality.”
Montse Tomé (Spain Coach):
“We played beautiful football but didn’t convert when it mattered most. Credit to England, they punished our mistakes and defended like champions.”
Fan Reactions of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Final: England Edge Past Spain in Penalty Shootout Thriller to Defend Title
Fans across England erupted in celebration as the Lionesses completed another fairy-tale run. Trafalgar Square in London saw thousands gather to watch the game live, while social media platforms flooded with congratulatory messages for Sarina Wiegman’s team.
Meanwhile, Spanish supporters acknowledged the team’s flair and future potential, applauding their unbeaten run to the final and possession-based dominance throughout the tournament.
What’s Next?
The 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro marked another milestone in the exponential growth of women’s football across Europe. With record attendance, global viewership, and top-class talent on display, the stage is now set for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Vibhor Gautam