England beat Spain in the 2025 Women’s European Championship final to clinch the title. The teams finished extra time tied 1-1, then England claimed a 3-1 victory on a penalty shootout.

England vs Spain final UEFA Women’s Championship final clash

The final was a clash of titans, and it was nothing less than a nail-biting thriller. Spain began the match on a high note by dominating possession early on. In the 25th minute, Spain capitalized on their control when Ona Batlle delivered a pinpoint cross. England’s defense, caught off-guard, left Mariona Caldentey unmarked, and she headed the ball past goalkeeper Hannah Hampton to give Spain a 1-0 lead.

However, England bounced back in the second half. In the 57th minute, Chloe Kelly whipped in a precise cross, and Alessia Russo rose highest to nod the ball into the net, and the scores were levelled at 1-1.

Extra time sets stage for penalty shootout

Both teams created chances as the game progressed, but neither could find a breakthrough in the extra time.

Hampton’s critical save from a close-range effort by Salma Paralluelo kept England in the game, while Spain’s goalkeeper Cata Coll denied a late attempt from Lauren Hemp. With the score still 1-1 after extra time, the final headed to a penalty shootout.

Hannah Hampton’s heroics and penalty shootout

In the penalty shootout, Hannah Hampton proved why she is one of Europe’s top goalkeepers. Her composure and anticipation were on full display as she saved two of Spain’s penalties, diving low to her right to stop attempts from key Spanish players.

Hampton saved penalties from Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati. England’s Alex Greenwood, Niamh Charles, and Chloe Kelly scored their penalties, with Kelly’s strike securing the win. Spain’s Patri Guijarro scored, but Salma Paralluelo’s effort went wide.

This victory marks England’s second consecutive Women’s Euro title, cementing their status as a powerhouse in women’s football.

Prizes for Aitana Bonmati and Michelle Agyemang

Aitana Bonmati, two-time Ballon d’Or winner of Spain was named Player of the Tournament. On the other hand,

Michelle Agyemang, England’s 19-year-old teenager received the Young Player of the Tournament award. She came off the bench in four games for the team and scored two important goals to keep the Lionesses in the tournament.

Spain captain Irene Paredes after the match

“It’s a very tough moment for us,” Irene Paredes told Spanish TV station La 1 after the clash.

“We tried everything today but it didn’t go our way in the shootout,” she said. “In the end we deserved more. We had control of the match but it wasn’t our day,” she added.

Chloe Kelly on her penalty kick

“I was cool, I was composed, and I knew I was going to hit the back of the net,” Chloe Kelly told Fox’s broadcast, when asked how she felt during the penalty shotout.

“I hope the whole of England shows out to support us and shows love to all these girls because they deserve it,” she added.