Spain Edge Past Germany in Thriller to Book Historic Euro 2025 Final Spot
It was a true heavyweight clash between two European giants, and the stakes couldn’t have been higher: a spot in the final and a chance to write history. And Spain, after years of falling just short, finally conquered a footballing mountain they had never scaled before — defeating Germany for the first time ever in a major tournament, and doing so with style, resilience, and a touch of brilliance.
From the first whistle, the game had all the intensity of a final. Germany were defensively resolute, organized, and disciplined, absorbing Spain’s possession-heavy style with grit. Spain had control, yes — nearly 67% possession — but turning that into goals against a side as defensively sound as Germany is another matter entirely.
Both sides had their moments in the first 90 minutes. Klara Buhl, arguably Germany’s best on the night, created real problems with her pace and work rate, both going forward and in tracking back. On Spain’s side, the creative duo of Aitana Bonmatà and Alexia Putellas probed constantly, but time and again they were denied — either by Germany’s Ann-Katrin Berger, who had an outstanding game, or simply by that elusive final pass.
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The match went into extra time, and that’s when it happened. Minute 113. Aitana Bonmatà — the two-time Ballon d'Or winner and one of the best to ever grace the pitch — showed why she owns that reputation. A beautiful turn, a clinical finish, and just like that, Spain led. Berger, so heroic throughout, could only watch it go past her.
Germany tried to push back in the dying moments. Lea Schuller had a golden opportunity, but Spain’s keeper Cata Coll made the save of her life. It was done. Spain 1, Germany 0 — after extra time.
This win is more than just a final ticket for Spain. It’s a statement. It’s history. It’s their first ever Euros final and their first win over Germany — ever. They've already conquered the world by winning the 2023 World Cup, and now they’re just one game away from adding the European crown to that resume.
And who awaits them in Basel on Sunday? England. A rematch of that 2023 World Cup final. A blockbuster in every sense.
There’s a sense of destiny building around this Spanish side. They’ve got the flair, the depth, and now — the belief. Mariona Caldentey said it best after the match: “With this team, you feel everything is possible.”
So buckle up. England vs Spain in a final — again. Only this time, it’s for the European title. Spain have momentum. England have history. And we have a game for the ages coming.
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