Defending champion England has reaffirmed its dominance in European women's football by once again claiming the title of UEFA Women's Euro 2025. In a thrilling final match, England defeated current World Champion Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout.
UEFA Women's Euro 2025: England's women's football team has once again proven its superiority by winning the UEFA Euro 2025 title. In the final match, England defeated World Champion Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout, achieving the honor of becoming European champion for the second consecutive time. This victory was not only limited to the title but was also revenge for the defeat against Spain in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2023.
Spain's Dream of a Title Hat-trick Shattered
Spain's team entered the UEFA Euro 2025 with the intention of winning their third major title. Previously, they had been the winners of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 and the UEFA Nations League 2024. However, England's organized strategy, b defense, and outstanding performance by goalkeeper Hannah Hampton shattered Spain's dream of a title hat-trick.
From the beginning of the final match, Spain adopted an aggressive approach, and in the 25th minute, Mariona Caldentey scored with a header, giving the team a 1-0 lead. The first half remained under Spain's control. However, in the second half, England made a comeback, leveling the score in the 57th minute with a header from Alessia Russo.
After this, a neck-and-neck competition was seen between the two teams, but no further goals were scored in the allotted 90 minutes and then in the additional 30 minutes. The match went to a penalty shootout, where England emerged victorious with their exceptional goalkeeping and accurate shooting.
Hannah Hampton Becomes Hero in Penalty Shootout
In the penalty shootout, goalkeeper Hannah Hampton played a decisive role for England. She secured her team's victory by stopping two crucial penalties from Spain. Notably, she brilliantly saved a penalty from Aitana Bonmatí, the tournament's best player. Along with this, she also stopped a penalty from Caldentey, who had scored in the first half, turning the tide of the match.
Hampton's excellent performance made her the star performer of the final. Three of England's penalty kicks were converted into goals, while Spain only managed to breach the net once.
Spain's Captain Aitana Bonmatí Acknowledges England's Strength
Spain's captain and midfielder Aitana Bonmatí, who was chosen as the Player of the Tournament, said after the defeat: "We showed excellent play throughout the tournament, but sometimes just playing better does not guarantee victory. England made better decisions at crucial moments and achieved victory. Now our sights are set on the 2027 Brazil World Cup."
This victory is a historic achievement for the England women's team. After winning the European title in 2022, they have proved by winning again in 2025 that they are no longer just an emerging power, but have become a new superpower in football.
