Women's Euro Final 2025: England Edge Spain in Penalty Shootout to Clinch Back-to-Back Titles

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Women's Euro Final 2025: England clinched their second consecutive UEFA Women's European Championship title with a dramatic 3-1 win on penalties over Spain in the EURO 2025 final at St Jakob Park in Basel on Sunday.

The match had ended 1-1 after 120 tense minutes, setting up a nail-biting shootout where goalkeeper Hannah Hampton emerged the hero, making two crucial saves.

Spain looked dominant early on and broke the deadlock in the 25th minute when Ona Batlle delivered a sharp cross that Mariona Caldentey headed past Hampton. England, without the injured Lauren James for most of the match, struggled to gain momentum. However, Sarina Wiegman's tactical switch proved decisive as Chloe Kelly replaced James just before halftime.

Kelly made an immediate impact, stabilizing England's vulnerable left flank and providing the assist for Alessia Russo's equaliser in the 57th minute. Russo rose highest to nod home Kelly's pinpoint cross and bring England level.

Despite Spain dominating possession, England's defense held firm through regular and extra time. Spain created multiple half-chances but lacked the final touch to reclaim the lead, forcing the game into penalties-the first Women's EURO final since 1984 to be decided from the spot.

In the shootout, Spain started strong with goalkeeper Cata Coll denying Beth Mead. However, Hampton turned the tide by saving efforts from Caldentey and Aitana Bonmatí. Though Coll briefly kept Spain in it by saving Leah Williamson's attempt, Salma Paralluelo then fired wide, handing England the chance to seal the title.

Stepping up with composure, Chloe Kelly-England's extra-time hero in the 2022 final-converted the winning penalty, sparking wild celebrations as England retained their crown.

For manager Sarina Wiegman, it marked a historic third straight European title-having also guided the Netherlands to glory in 2017 and England in 2022. England now joins the elite ranks with two EURO titles, while Spain's search for their maiden European crown continues.

The victory capped a remarkable campaign for the Lionesses, who overcame a two-goal deficit against Sweden in the quarterfinals and edged Italy in extra time in the semifinals-showing grit, tactical flexibility, and championship resolve.