Euro 2025 daily newsletter: Day twenty-three
Spain's narrow 1-0 victory over Germany sets up final against England on Sunday
It took 240 minutes across both semi-finals, but we officially have our Euro 2025 finalists: England and Spain will play for the coveted trophy.
Spain made it through to their first Euros final after beating Germany for the first time. During 90 minutes without a goal, both teams had their chances but were unable to convert any of them. Germany had looked the more threatening, but offside runs and slightly mistimed passed prevented them from capitalising. Both goalkeepers were put to the test and made crucial saves, so extra time was necessary to decide the winner.
In the 113th minute, Aitana Bonmatí reminded everyone of her class. The reigning Ballon d’Or winner’s goal showcased her skill, power, and precision. Her performance was all the more impressive given that just weeks ago she was hospitalised with viral meningitis and uncertain if she would even make the tournament.
Germany fought hard until the end, and Lea Schüller was denied a goal by a sharp save from Spain’s goalkeeper Cata Coll. Germany couldn’t break through, and Spain held firm to book their spot in the final.
What’s on - Sunday’s final
The final will take place on Sunday, 27 July at St Jakob-Park, Basel at 5pm, an earlier kick-off time than the previous matches.
For the third year running, England and Spain meet in a major international final: after the 2023 Women’s World Cup and the men’s final at Euro 2024, Euro 2025 brings these two footballing powerhouses head-to-head once again.
It is the world champions against the European champions in a blockbuster showdown, one that many fans wished for. Don’t miss it!
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In among the staunch German and Spanish fans at the semi-final were some notable attendees: Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger’s grandfather (who said he would only come if Germany were in the final but made an exception), England’s assistant manager Arjan Veurink and other members of the technical staff, and USWNT legend Alex Morgan
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