England Retain Women’s Euro 2025 Title in Tense Shoout‑out Win Over Spain
England Hold Their Nerve to Win Women’s Euro 2025 Final on Penalties
Final Score: 1‑1 (England win 3‑1 on penalties)
Date: 27 July 2025 | Venue: St. Jakob‑Park, Basel
First Half & Spain’s Opening Goal
Spain started brightly, controlling midfield and probing England’s defence. In the 25th minute, Mariona Caldentey rose unmarked to power a header into the top corner from a precise Ona Batlle cross, giving La Roja an early lead and prompting England fans to grow quiet ([turn0news15]turn0search3).
England Fight Back
Lauren James tried to inspire England early but was visibly hampered by an ankle issue and was substituted in the 40th minute. Her replacement, Chloe Kelly, made an immediate impact.
In the 57th minute, Kelly delivered a looping cross from the left that allowed Alessia Russo to rise and head England level. It was Russo’s third straight knockout goal and effectively the turning point of the match ([turn0news21]turn0search3).
Extra Time Maintains the Deadlock
Both teams had chances in extra time. England pressed through changes while Spain grew frustrated pressing forward. Catalina “Cata” Coll produced a number of key saves to keep Spain in the game, particularly denying Russo and Hemp ([turn0news13]turn0search1). No further goals came, and penalties beckoned.
Penalty Shootout: Moment-by-Moment Chaos & Cometh England
The shootout opened with drama:
- 1. England – Beth Mead: Scored initially, but was ordered to retake after ruled double‑touch. On the retake, Coll saved, putting England under pressure from the outset ([turn0news16]turn0news19).
- 2. Spain – Mariona Caldentey: Her kick was tame and easy for Mary Earps, who gathered cleanly.
- 3. England – next taker (Russo or Hemp): Scored calmly, equalising again in the shootout.
- 4. Spain – Alexia Putellas: Uncharacteristically hit her shoot just wide—earmarked miss.
- 5. England – Chloe Kelly: Sent in low, placed slot home to give England the lead.
- 6. Spain – Salma Paralluelo: Also missed, drifting wide.
- 7. England – Final spot-kick: England’s third successful penalty confirmed their title win 3‑1.
Thus, England sealed a resilient shootout victory thanks to Earps’s impact in goal and perfect composure from their takers. It was described by commentators as arguably England’s greatest comeback at a major final ([turn0news19]turn0search8).
What It Means
England become the first side to win back-to-back **UEFA Women’s Euro titles**, avenging their 2023 World Cup defeat to Spain with grit and tactical maturity. Spain’s technical quality impressed throughout, but the penalty errors by Caldentey, Putellas, and Paralluelo proved costly ([turn0news13]turn0news19).
England’s captain **Lucy Bronze** collected her 140th cap—setting a new appearance record for the Lionesses. And goalkeeper **Hannah Hampton**, despite battling a minor knock, was solid throughout with key saves in both regular play and the shootout.
Fidelis News will publish a full tactical write‑up, player ratings, and post‑match interviews later today—stay with us.
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