England claimed their second consecutive UEFA Women’s European Championship title, defeating world champions Spain 3-1 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw in Basel’s St. Jakob-Park.
England sings “We Are the Champions after winning the UEFA “Women’s Euros” 2025!
Match Summary
The final lived up to its billing as a rematch of the 2023 World Cup final, with Spain taking the lead through Mariona Caldentey’s 25th-minute header before Alessia Russo’s 57th-minute equalizer sent the match to extra time.
Key Moments
Spain’s Opening Goal (25′) Mariona Caldentey broke the deadlock with a perfectly placed header from Ona Batlle’s cross, capitalizing on Spain’s early dominance in possession.
England’s Response (57′) Alessia Russo leveled the score with a towering header from Chloe Kelly’s cross, marking a crucial turning point for the Lionesses.
Penalty Shootout Drama
Hannah Hampton emerged as England’s hero, making crucial saves from Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmatí. The shootout sequence:
- England: Mead (saved), Greenwood ✓, Charles ✓, Williamson (saved), Kelly ✓
- Spain: Guijarro ✓, Caldentey (saved), Bonmatí (saved), Paralluelo (missed)
Chloe Kelly sealed the victory with the decisive penalty, repeating her Euro 2022 final heroics.
The Celebration
Tactical Analysis
Spain controlled possession (64.9% vs 35.1%) and created more chances (22 shots vs 8), but England’s defensive resilience and clinical finishing proved decisive. Sarina Wiegman’s tactical adjustments, including the introduction of Kelly for the injured Lauren James, proved crucial.
Player Ratings
England Standouts:
- Hannah Hampton (9/10) – Match-winning penalty saves
- Alessia Russo (8/10) – Crucial equalizer
- Chloe Kelly (8/10) – Game-changing substitute
Spain Key Players:
- Mariona Caldentey (7.5/10) – Opening goal scorer
- Aitana Bonmatí (7/10) – Creative force in midfield
Historical Context
This victory makes England back-to-back European champions, following their 2022 triumph. It also marks revenge for their 2023 World Cup final defeat to Spain, cementing their status as Europe’s dominant force in women’s football.
This was the first time a UEFA Women’s Euro match went to penalties since 1984. That match, played between Sweden and England, ended in a 4-3 penalty shootout victory for Sweden.
The match, officiated by Stéphanie Frappart, showcased the highest level of women’s football in front of 34,203 spectators in Basel.
BASEL, SWITZERLAND – JULY 27: The shirts of Mariona Caldentey, Esther Gonzalez and Athenea del Castillo are displayed inside the Spain dressing room prior to the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Final match between England and Spain at St. Jakob-Park on July 27, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) BASEL, SWITZERLAND – JULY 27: General view inside the stadium during a pre match performance prior to the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Final match between England and Spain at St. Jakob-Park on July 27, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Caparros – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) BASEL, SWITZERLAND – JULY 27: Aitana Bonmati of Spain is challenged by Keira Walsh of England during the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Final match between England and Spain at St. Jakob-Park on July 27, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) BASEL, SWITZERLAND – JULY 27: Alessia Russo of England scores her team’s first goal during the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Final match between England and Spain at St. Jakob-Park on July 27, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Molly Darlington – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
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